Alexandria Hughes

Alexandria Hughes

Project Coordinator, Center for Behavioral Health and Justice

Alexandria Hughes

Biography

Before joining the CBHJ, Alexandria worked and volunteered in various organizations focused on criminal justice, harm reduction and mental health. She worked at Michigan Liberation as a mental health organizer, where she built strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, educators and members of local government to develop an echo system for non-carceral mental health resources accessible to community members. Alexandria also worked at Centria Healthcare as a Behavioral Health Coordinator. In her free time, Alexandria volunteers with various advocacy groups to promote positive change. At the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office Alexandria meets with members of the racial justice advisory council to derive solutions on how to reduce racial disparities and implement alternatives to incarceration. Her passion and interest in criminal justice and mental health stems from her personal experiences during her upbringing. Alexandria's work is guided by her instincts, intellect, and stories from community members who're directly impacted by the legal system.

Degrees and Certifications

  •  B.A., Psychology (minor in Sociology and Human Resources), University of Michigan

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