Alexis Gordon

Alexis maintains the City of Charlotte’s trade and diplomatic connections. Her role includes connecting with foreign firms coming to Charlotte and local companies looking to explore global markets. On the protocol side, she helps visiting diplomatic delegations learn about our community and advises elected officials and staff on international affairs. In 2008, Alexis joined the City of Charlotte as contractor for Mayor’s International Cabinet and helped transition the non-profit organization into its current government role as the Charlotte International Cabinet in 2013. She has presented nationally and internationally. Previously, Alexis worked for the Charlotte area news media, with stints at WRHI radio, WCNC-TVand WCCB-TV. Alexis serves on USGLC’s North Carolina State Advisory Committee and is secretary of the South Charlotte Partners Board of Directors. She also has received several awards, including Leader in International Commerce Award from the North Carolina World Trade Association-Charlotte Chapter; Charlotte International Rotary Club’s Global Service Award-Under 40; Charlotte Business Journal's 40 Under 40; and was a 2015 Finalist for the Young Professional Public Servant-Charlotte Chamber Young Professionals Award. Alexis, born in Honolulu, grew up a Marine Corp brat posted mainly in Europe and the Far East. She earned her bachelor’s degree Winthrop University and master’s in international relations and diplomacy from Leiden University and The Netherlands Institute for International Relations, Clingendael. While studying in the Netherlands, Alexis became interested in subnational diplomacy, and specifically how cities function in today’s globalized political and economic reality. Her thesis, “The Cosmopolitan Metropolis: Why Cities Vie for a Role in the International System,” explores international activities taken by municipalities across the globe, with a specific focus on The Hague, the Netherlands and of Charlotte, NC.

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