Gary D. Alexander, EdD, JD is a nationally recognized government reformer and an expert in healthcare and public welfare systems. He has served as Rhode Island’s Secretary of Health and Human Services and Medicaid Director and as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services, where he led transformative initiatives in healthcare policy and public administration. A servant leader, mentor, and educator, Dr. Alexander is deeply committed to fostering leadership, guiding emerging professionals, and shaping policies that prioritize efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in public systems. He is a sought-after consultant, advisor, and public speaker, frequently sharing his expertise on healthcare, Medicaid reform, and government innovation.

His reforms and work have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, National Review, Forbes, and Fox News, highlighting his impact on national policy discussions. He is currently the President and CEO of the Alexander Group and affiliated with Paragon Health Institute. Dr. Alexander holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) from Northeastern University and a Juris Doctor (JD) from Suffolk University School of Law, bringing a unique blend of educational, executive and policy leadership to his work in public service and governance.