Our Team
Alexis Zgud
Strategic Communications & Media Relations Specialist
azgud@firstfivenebraska.org
402-261-9671 Ext. 107
Alexis Zgud began her career in the nonprofit sector with the American Red Cross and has experience developing and executing communications campaigns for clients in a diverse array of sectors, including government, energy, health, education, tourism and consumer products. Prior to joining First Five Nebraska in 2018, she worked as a public relations specialist for a variety of clients, including Nebraska Tourism, the Nebraska Gamblers’ Assistance Program, Home Instead Senior Care, Dorothy Lynch and Oregon Products. At FFN, she supports print and digital communications efforts around early childhood policy, strategic partnerships and economic development.
Alexis holds a diploma in journalism and creative writing from Humber College in Toronto, a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a master’s degree in integrated media communications from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She lives in Omaha with her husband, Joe, and their cats, Lilith, Willy and Sukee. Alexis loves to spend her free time baking, volunteering for Lasagna Love, reading, videogaming, running and traveling.
Area of Focus
Strategic Communications