Alexandra Hunter
Program Director
Alex Hunter joined Read to Grow as Program Director in September 2026, bringing more than 15 years of experience in youth development, nonprofit leadership, and community-based programming. Throughout her career, she has focused on creating meaningful experiences for children and families, building strong community partnerships, and developing programs that make a lasting impact.
Alex’s career in youth development began at the YMCA, where she spent many years leading programs, teams, and community initiatives. Most recently, she led statewide youth programming for Girl Scouts of Connecticut, overseeing programs and events reaching thousands of girls across the state. She is especially passionate about creating systems that help nonprofit teams work effectively while keeping the children, families, and communities they serve at the center of the work.
Her educational background includes studies at Southern Connecticut State University and Boston University, where she was also a Division I student-athlete.
A lifelong and voracious reader, one of Alex’s favorite childhood books is Matilda by Roald Dahl.
