Alicia Wilson-Ahlstrom is a nationally recognized expert in youth development and youth organizing, and building systems that reflect the human-centered needs of children, youth and families. She currently serves as a Senior Consultant for the Forum for Youth Investment, Readiness Projects team on national and regional projects supporting youth, families, and organizations in advocating and organizing around their own community and social supports; advancing the work of research-practice partnerships to promote equity and improve community institutions; and strengthening community-driven work to ensure that the social and community ecosystem supports all youth. Alicia has completed fellowships with the Coro Foundation for Public Affairs, the New Leaders Academy and the Moody Exchange Fellowship for Professional Study in South Africa. She holds Master of Public Policy and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Michigan.