Notable Knights | Alexandria Iwanenko

Alexandria poses against a brick wall, smiling

Alexandria Iwanenko

Adjunct Professor

Congratulations to the as selected by the Erie Reader, including members of the Gannon University family.

Erie's 40 Under 40 recognizes individuals who are involved and invested in the community and celebrates “Erie’s young talent, as well as a reminder that emerging leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs are continually living and thriving in Erie,” according to the publication's website.

Alexandria Iwanenko, 29, is an adjunct lecturer in the paralegal program at 名媛直播. She is also the daughter of university President Walter Iwanenko, Ph.D. Alexandria is an associate attorney working in immigration law with Amicangelo & Theisen, where she applies interest from her childhood to helping those in need. Alexandria is the granddaughter of immigrants from Italy, Poland, Ukraine and Vietnam, so her childhood was immersed in traditions from all over the world.

Alexandria serves in several positions across multiple organizations, including as a board member for the Multicultural Health Evaluation and Delivery Systems (MHEDS), as well as a board member and holds leadership positions for the Northwestern Legal Services and the Academy for Human Rights.

To read the original feature, Erie's 40 Under 40: Class of 2024, in the Erie Reader, please click .

Photos courtesy of Jessica Hunter Photography

I truly want to make Erie a better place for everyone — I have always wanted to be a voice for the voiceless. I can use my privilege to advocate for others, and work with and for the community. The community knows what they need, and we have to listen to them and respond accordingly.