I’m Dr. Alexis Grant, the leader behind Beyond Today Solutions. I support changemakers in growing human service and public health programs that are evidence-based and sustainable for today and beyond. Through Beyond Today Solutions, I combine my passions for teaching and mentorship, advocacy, and evidence based programs run by the people who are most connected to the community.

I came to this work as someone who grew up knowing that I wanted a career helping people and as someone who loved asking questions about why things are the way they are. As I came to the end of my undergraduate program at Howard University, I knew at that time that I wanted to do work that would change the system, after having internship experiences at various social service agencies where the people on the ground are constrained by funding and policies. I completed my master’s degree at Brown University, which introduced me to the field of public health and propelled me into research and my PhD in community health sciences. I wanted to understand how communities can work together to solve problems, partnering with the residents, program implementers, local governments, funders, and policymakers. I believe that our best, most effective, efficient, and lasting work is work that is done together. Now, I am a full time evaluator and conduct research and evaluations that make a difference in communities. Beyond Today Solutions is an avenue to combine my expertise with passions for mentorship and evidence-based decision-making, particularly for traditionally under-resourced but impactful community-based organizations.

I am a member of the American Public Health Association, the Society for Community Action Research, the American Evaluation Association, and Phi Beta Kappa. When I am not working, I enjoy making jewelry, spending time outdoors, and traveling with my husband and dog.