She is the daughter of politician Alex Herman and Gloria Caponis, a school teacher, Alexis grew up in Mobile and earned her high school diploma in 1965 from the Heart of Mary High School.Workforce Expert and Former Secretary of Labor
A successful entrepreneur and seasoned policymaker, Alexis Herman offers valuable insights on workplace issues.The first African American to become the secretary of labor, Alexis M. Herman was born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 16, 1947.