Alexis Villanueva, MS is the Interim Executive Director of City Heights CDC. Alexis has 11+ years of workforce and business development experience. Alexis obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Chicano/a Studies from San Diego State University and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from National University.

Alexis was raised in the City Heights community into the dynamic leader she is today. She currently serves on Board of Directors for Viet Vote, Mohuman, and Business for Good. She also serves the community by participating on the Advance Advisory Committee with Mission Driven Finance. The advisory committee makes a determination of future impact funding and how to contribute funding to communities that are historically underserved.

When she is not serving the community, she loves to travel, spend time with her family and dog, Mr. Darcy.