Alexandra Papagno is the Director of the SABES Program Support PD Center. As Director, she leads a team of staff and consultants in developing and delivering professional development (PD), coaching, and resources that strengthen student outcomes through program-wide planning, collaboration, and innovation. She leads the team's work in the areas of Program Management and Educational Leadership, and also directs the MA Adult Education Help Desk. 

Alexandra has worked in adult education and volunteer management for over 10 years, including four years as our bilingual (Spanish/English) Hotline Coordinator. Previously, she served as the Education Program Coordinator at South Boston en Acción, where she led community-based programming combining ESOL and civic engagement. Alexandra also led volunteer programming for the Boston Debate League, where she focused on strengthening the diversity and impact of over 2,000 volunteers. Her work is driven by a commitment to learning as a tool for individual and collective transformation and to making high-quality, student-centered learning opportunities available to all. 

Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from UMass Amherst, along with a Certificate in Native American Indian Studies.