Elizabeth Alex

Elizabeth Alex - Think Big Kansas City Speaker
  • Elizabeth Alex
  • Website:
    nbcactionnews.com
  • Position:
    Evening Anchor
    NBC Action News 
  • Contact:
    Twitter Linkedin

Bio

Elizabeth Alex has a unique perspective. She has worked both sides as a television journalist, a dedicated humanitarian, and advisor and sought after public speaker for service groups and non-profits.

Elizabeth has earned many journalism awards during the course of her career. They include awards for all around reporting, feature, investigative, health and 4 regional Emmys. Her honors include work on a six month project into pollution at a former oil refinery in Sugar Creek, as well as in-depth stories on drinking and driving, doctors accused of malpractice, and the death penalty.

Elizabeth has been named "Best Newscaster" by various publications. She has also been honored by the National Kidney Foundation and received a Humanitarian Award from Medical Missions Foundation, received the Sullivan Award from The Diocese of Kansas City, St. Joseph.

Elizabeth spends much of her time involved with humanitarian causes around the world.

She is on the board of directors as Vice-President of Public Relations for Medical Missions Foundation, She is Vice President of New York Based United Aid Foundation, she personally sponsors and advocates for the health of a little girl from The Gaza Strip with serious medical needs. Elizabeth sponsors an orphanage in Romania, and a school dedicated to bringing peace through education in Pakistan.

Elizabeth is also an enthusiastic supporter of Operation Breakthrough Center for children in Kansas City, Heart to Heart, International Elizabeth is also a member of the Olathe, Kansas Rotary Club.

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