Born and raised in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, Alora Alexander is a daughter, sister, mentor and world traveller. After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Fisk University, she went forward to earn a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Long Island University – Brooklyn Campus. She started her career as a Certified Public Accountant with one of the Big 4 accounting firms – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (PwC), where she has remained for four years. During her tenure at PwC, Alora has become an active member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) as well as the Black Inclusion Network (BIN) within PwC.
Passionate about mentorship and community, Alora has since opened her own accounting practice that primarily serves small to medium sized minority owned businesses. In addition to Alora’s commitment to her firm, she is a Mentor Ambassador with iMentor, an organization that builds mentoring relationships that empower first generation students from low-income communities to graduate high school, succeed in college and achieve their ambitions.
Grateful for all the formal and informal mentors that have made an impact on her life, Alora is dedicated to the advancement of young men and women of color within her community and the world.