Dr. Alexis Davis is an executive leader, multimedia producer, and trusted advisor with more than 15 years of multi-sectoral experience across public and private industries.  She currently serves as Chief Communications Officer within the largest municipal health system in the US, where she facilitates executive-level integration, strategically connects subject matter experts with the evolving needs of the public, develops messaging that aligns with organizational priorities, and creates communication strategies that advance public visibility.

Dr. Davis has secured national media coverage for hospitals, medical experts, and thought leaders in outlets such as The New York Times, FOX News, ABC News, Bloomberg News, CBS News, PIX11, NewsNation, Modern Healthcare News, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio, positioning institutions for positive visibility and public trust.  Her work includes leading campaigns across Spotify, local and regional broadcast channels, MTA transit advertising, and outdoor media.  Dr. Davis implemented the system’s first digital magazine, which she conceptualized, designed, and serves as editor-in-chief.  This sustainable platform showcases programmatic innovations, celebrates staff, shares educational content, and spotlights a new cover feature each month. She has also executive-produced high-impact videos, docuseries, and visual content that amplify institutional narratives and public health priorities.

Prior to her transition into healthcare, Dr. Davis built a diverse portfolio across media, fashion, real estate, tech, brand strategy, design, and the global automotive sector. The common thread throughout her career across both public and private realms has been her ability to unite vision with execution, aligning diverse teams and initiatives to drive meaningful outcomes. What makes her leadership unique is her rare combination of strategic clarity, operational discipline, and an intuitive understanding of how to move organizations and people forward with purpose.

She holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Design, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s in International Marketing, with certifications from Yale, Johns Hopkins, and an Advanced Executive Coaching credential from the Townsend Institute. With a foundation in instructional design, she operates as a strategic architect, translating complex ideas into clear, actionable frameworks that shape communication, drive engagement, and align teams with organizational goals. She is also the author of The 47 Basic Rules of Leadership, a practical guide for values-based leadership rooted in emotional intelligence, accountability, and transparency. The book challenges performative practices and advocates for authentic, lasting impact.

Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review, the 40 Under 40 Healthcare Innovations list, and The Wall Street Journal’s Women of Note, Dr. Davis is known for her dynamic leadership, operational precision, and ability to drive clarity and cohesion from the front lines to executive leadership. Her volunteer work spans workforce development, youth mentorship, and food security initiatives across underserved communities in New York City. She believes in equipping people with the tools to sustain themselves, living by the principle: “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.”

Whether modernizing systems, elevating brands, or leading complex operations, Dr. Davis delivers strategic vision, credible leadership, insight-driven transformation, and measurable results.