Alexandra DePalo brings over twenty years of experience in public and community health to Open Table. She has worked in academic, philanthropic, government, and community-based organizations to improve access to health and wellness across Massachusetts. Alex joined Open Table in 2022 as the Executive Director. She works with the staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors to provide fresh groceries and prepared meals to thousands of individuals and families each year. Since her arrival, the organization has met significant increases in demand and begun construction on a new food warehouse. Prior to joining Open Table, Alex was the Director of Public Health for the City of Framingham, where she coordinated many of the City’s COVID-19 responses, including emergency food programs, free testing sites, and vaccine clinics. Previously, she worked for the Hudson Health Department on regional community health programs, including food access and healthy eating initiatives. Earlier in her career, she managed grant programs to promote healthy eating and reduce health disparities at the MetroWest Health Foundation. She holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Wesleyan University and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Boston University.
