Cynthia Robinson Alexander

Cynthia Robinson Alexander is an American academic administrator and interim president of Savannah State University, a role she assumed on July 1, 2023. She previously served as associate vice chancellor of finance for the University System of Georgia, where she managed alternative financing transactions and oversaw a $2.7 billion public-private venture portfolio.

Education Alexander received a B.A. in urban studies from Brown University, where she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha during her freshman year. She furthered her education at Harvard Kennedy School, earning a master's degree in city and regional planning with a concentration in real estate development and finance. Her role involved managing USG’s alternative financing transactions, particularly its $2.7 billion public-private venture portfolio. In an August 2024 interview, she emphasized the legacy of SSU alumni within the local community, noting the achievements of alumni in prominent positions, including Savannah’s mayoral office. Alexander also highlighted the importance of introducing incoming freshmen to this legacy during a pinning ceremony, which served as an official welcome to the institution.

Personal life Alexander is from the Atlanta area. She is a graduate of the leadership Atlanta program and has served on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Atlanta. She is a lifetime member of Jack and Jill of America and has been a member of her church, Mt. Zion AME Church in Decatur, Georgia, for several decades. She is married to Charles Barnett Alexander, and they have two sons.