Alexis Lee Clark

About Alexis Lee Clark

Connecting data, people, and policy to guide smarter organizational decisions.I’m a research and strategy leader with 15 years of experience using evidence to drive impact across education, healthcare, government, and renewable energy sectors. At the core of my work is a deep commitment to advancing equity, improving systems, and helping organizations make smarter, more effective decisions. I have deep experience building and scaling research departments, developing operational systems, and leading high-impact research projects.My career began in Philadelphia classrooms, where I taught science, built programs to spark student inquiry and career readiness, and evaluated the effectiveness of these interventions. That experience launched a trajectory that’s spanned museums, hospitals, nonprofits, and communications firms—each chapter deepening my expertise in building research functions from the ground up and aligning them with real-world impact.From restructuring and leading research at The Franklin Institute to improving public benefit access at Benefits Data Trust, to now shaping clean energy strategy at Bantam Communications, I’ve consistently built scalable research operations, led high-performing teams, and translated complex findings into actionable insights.At Bantam, I lead our research practice to support utility-scale renewable energy development—ensuring campaigns are rooted in data, responsive to community needs, and designed for long-term success. I also design internal processes that allow our team to move with both speed and rigor.What I bring: Strategic research design & evaluation Scalable research operations & team leadership Cross-sector experience (education, healthcare, energy, government) Stakeholder-centered insights & communication Equity-focused strategy & systems improvement Fundraising & partnership developmentLet’s connect if you’re working on something impactful—I’d love to help.

Experience

1. Director of Research

   Bantam Communications

   Feb 2026 — Present

   Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the research function, guiding comprehensive analyses of local communities and municipalities to support clean energy and political campaign initiatives.• Lead and manage a team of research analysts, setting vision, priorities, and quality standards while mentoring staff and ensuring high-impact, decision-ready outputs.• Establish and implement research methodologies, best practices, and quality assurance processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and credibility across projects.• Drive operational excellence by managing resource allocation, timelines, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.• Lead analysis of zoning laws, permitting processes, and decision-maker landscapes to mitigate risk and support successful clean energy development.Champion innovation within the research department by advancing tools, technologies, and best-in-class AI/LLM applications to streamline data collection, analysis, and insight generation.

Education

• Saint Joseph's University

  Master of Science (MS), Biology

  2010 — 2012

• Arcadia University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, General

  2008 — 2010