Meet Alicia Wilson

Alicia Wilson, Esq. is the Vice President for Civic Engagement and Opportunity at Johns Hopkins University, where she leads initiatives to foster community partnerships, economic growth, and civic engagement. She plays a key role in strengthening relationships between Johns Hopkins and surrounding communities, overseeing high-impact projects and advising on institutional strategies.

Previously, Alicia was Managing Director and Head of Regional Philanthropy for JPMorgan Chase, guiding philanthropic strategies across 40+ North American markets. She helped steward the firm's $2 billion Racial Equity Commitment, collaborating with corporate leaders to drive meaningful change.

Before JPMorgan, she served as Vice President of Economic Development for Johns Hopkins University and Health System and was an Associate Professor at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She led institutional strategies on real estate investments, neighborhood development, healthcare, and education, reinforcing Hopkins' role as a transformative force in the community.

Earlier, Alicia was Senior Vice President of Impact Investments and Senior Legal Counsel for the Port Covington Development Team, managing social impact and financial returns in one of the largest urban revitalization projects in the U.S. She was instrumental in negotiating key community benefit agreements and securing $660 million in financing.

Alicia began her legal career at Gordon Feinblatt. As a skilled trial attorney and strategic advisor, she specialized in real estate, financial services, and employment law.

Beyond her professional roles, Alicia is deeply engaged in civic and charitable work. She serves on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law Board of Visitors, the CollegeBound Foundation, the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and the France-Merrick Foundation. She co-founded the Black Philanthropy Circle at the Baltimore Community Foundation and made history as the first alum, first woman, first Black, and youngest Board Chair of the CollegeBound Foundation.

A graduate of UMBC and the University of Maryland Carey School of Law, Alicia has received numerous accolades, including the 2024 Voice of Justice Honoree by the University of Baltimore School of Law, Power 50 Women of Influence by the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as one of Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.

Her leadership, expertise, and commitment to civic engagement and economic empowerment continue to shape Baltimore and beyond, reinforcing her impact as a transformative leader in both private and public sectors.