Alexis Pappas is a media executive, strategic advisor, event producer, and public affairs strategist whose work spans entertainment, fashion, culture, and civic engagement.
With an international background across London, New York, and Los Angeles, Alexis has built a multifaceted career in media strategy, talent relations, broadcast, fashion, and production. She began her career in London, where she briefly worked with BBC News while studying International Business. She graduated with a degree in International Business and a minor in Finance before continuing her career across fashion and entertainment in New York and Los Angeles. Her experience has since included major fashion weeks in Milan and Paris, feature film production, high profile brand and talent campaigns, and serving as a media and talent liaison for the 2023 Tony Awards.
Today, Alexis advises prominent talent, creators, and brands on media positioning, public image, long term brand development, and opportunities across editorial, digital, and broadcast platforms. Her work is rooted in thoughtful positioning, cultural awareness, and a strong understanding of how people and brands build lasting relevance.
Her work also extends into public affairs and community engagement on the Westside of Los Angeles. Alexis serves as a board member of the Brentwood Community Council, where she oversees civic and cultural initiatives, and also sits on the board of #TogetherPalisades. Following the Palisades fires, she supported efforts surrounding the reopening of Paliskates, the longstanding female run skate shop in the country, as part of broader efforts to preserve the character and history of the community.
Alexis first gained public attention as Miss Southern California in 2015. In 2016, she created Optimized, a virtual reality film exploring self esteem and confidence that was later shared across college campuses nationwide. She has also worked on feature films including Gotti (2018) and 10 Minutes Gone (2019), gaining early experience in production and on set operations.
Across media, entertainment, production, and public affairs, Alexis has built a career defined by strategic judgment, cultural fluency, and an ability to connect people, ideas, and institutions in meaningful ways.