Alicia Bonner Ness is the senior manager of communications at PYXERA Global and the editor of the  New Global Citizen, an online and tri-annual magazine that chronicles the stories, strategies, and impact of innovative leadership and international engagement around the world. In addition, she manages ICV programs on behalf of Medtronic and IBM in Senegal and South Africa. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Young Professionals in Foreign Policy, a non-profit organization dedicated to preparing young professionals for careers in global leadership. Prior to her work at PYXERA Global, Alicia served in a variety of roles in development, communications, and program management, at the United Nations Foundation, the Institute for the Study of War, and the Peacework Development Fund. Alicia holds a BA in International Relations from Barnard College, Columbia University, and is currently pursuing an MS in Applied Economics from the Johns Hopkins University.