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​​​​​Hi, I am Alexis, the founder of ACCESS TO ECON! ​​​​

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I became hooked on economics while participating in the college-level "Solutions to Wicked Problems" course at the Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s School Humanities program. It was there that I discovered its power to tackle societal issues using data. Plus, I found a kismet language for what years of occupational therapy (OT) had already taught me about trade-offs, incentives, and opportunity costs—principles I had been applying to solve daily problems without even realizing it.   ​

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While exploring economics, I sought out role models but found far more males than females. I preferred mentors to trophies, but youth resources often focused on competitions. This lack of representation is a real problem. As of 2022, only 34% of undergraduate economics degrees were awarded to women. Recognizing that OT had equipped me with advocacy and problem-solving skills to help dismantle this barrier, I took action. Driven by my interest in leveraging data for social good, and because the resources I sought out didn’t exist, I built them.

 

I created ACCESS TO ECON (A2E), a resource hub empowering teenagers worldwide, especially young women, with the tools and guidance to explore a future in economics. Through a monthly podcast, mentorship program, and an Econ Starter Kit, available in English and Spanish, A2E provides accessible education, real-world role models, and practical career paths to ensure the next generation of leaders has the support they need to thrive.

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Join me on this journey to challenge assumptions, analyze data, and unlock the power of economics!