"Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek."
– Dalai Lama
Alexandra Markey currently serves as the Vice President of Talent Management. Prior to this position, she served as Vice President of Operations for the Children and Family Services Division at Merakey, overseeing the administrative, clinical, and operational functions across the Division, while also supporting growth and development opportunities.
Alex has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Her passion for helping children with autism to have access to services, in the least restrictive environment, piqued in college while working as a therapeutic staff support. This experience led her to pursue a master’s degree in Special Education with an Early Intervention with Autism Specialization, a Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification, and a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst Certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. She gained additional work experience supporting the needs of children by conducting developmental assessments within a neonatal intensive care unit, teaching special education, and functioning as a behavior consultant.