Alexandra Whittington

Alexandra Whittington

Alexandra Whittington is an educator, writer, and researcher who has earned recognition as one of the world’s 50 Leading Female Futurists (Forbes). She has taught as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Houston since 2009, where her students describe her as “passionate” about the future. Her courses explore the impact of technology on society and the future of human ecosystems. She has published dozens of articles exploring the future, often from a feminist perspective. Alex has coauthored/coedited several books including A Very Human Future (2018) and Aftershocks and Opportunities: Scenarios for a Post-Pandemic Future (2020). Alex is adept at giving diverse audiences a relatable overview of the futurist perspective. In addition to writing and research, she conducts speeches, education sessions, and workshops about the future through her consultancy, Partners in Foresight.