Alex Izotic

About Alex Izotic

I believe data is the foundation of innovation. It powers insights, informs decisions, and drives meaningful progress across industries.As Manager of Data Excellence and Partner Programs at the EDM Association, I own the strategic vision and operational execution of our core Data Excellence and Partner programs. I am responsible for enabling the global organizations of our Partner and Data Excellence communities to achieve data capabilities and operationalize industry standards. By wearing multiple hats from program design to tactical enablement, I am currently focused on standing up the operational foundation needed to scale our impact across the data community. In addition to program ownership, I serve as the strategic Account Manager for 30 US-based Partners. I act as their primary advocate and point of contact, ensuring they have the resources, training, and expert guidance needed to maximize the value of their partnership and lead in the data management space. My passion for people, data, and storytelling fuels my commitment to building these impactful, high-touch connections.My background includes customer experience leadership, technical issue resolution, and system design for consumer-facing products. I bring expertise in Salesforce, process improvement, and advanced analytics to every initiative I lead. Having coached and trained teams to improve service delivery and drive measurable outcomes, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can deliver exceptional results.I am a proud graduate of Carnegie Mellon University (B.S. in Decision Science, Minor in Professional Writing with University Honors), and I have completed graduate-level coursework in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. This unique blend of analytical rigor and human-centric coaching allows me to create spaces where people feel heard and empowered to innovate.

Experience

1. Manager, Data Excellence and Partner Programs

   Edm Association

   Feb 2026 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   I own the strategic vision and operational execution of the EDM Association’s Data Excellence and Partner Programs. My focus is enabling global organizations to achieve data capabilities, operationalize industry standards, and recognizing their achievements in Data Excellence.In addition to program ownership, I serve as the primary Account Manager for 30 US-based Partners. By balancing high-level program governance with direct relationship management, I ensure our partners receive the tactical support and strategic value necessary to lead in the data, analytics, and AI space.

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Bachelor of Science with Honors

• American University

  Transfer to Carnegie Mellon University

• University of Pittsburgh

  Master of Social Work (MSW)