MESM 2027
Pronouns: she/her
Bio
Alexandra strives to advance collaborative solutions for marine ecosystems and coastal communities facing climate-related threats. Her lifelong love of the ocean developed into professional purpose while analyzing coral reef responses to ocean acidification as an undergraduate intern at Mote Marine Laboratory. Measuring direct impacts of climate change propelled her to protect endangered marine ecosystems.
Alexandra nurtured a growing commitment to community-centered, equitable solutions during her undergraduate studies at Carleton College. In her distinction-awarded thesis, Alexandra evaluated the efficacy of a new Minneapolis policy to address disparities in neighborhood health and environmental conditions. After graduating magna cum laude in 2021 with a BA in Environmental Studies, she followed her passion for community-led solutions to Cascadia Consulting Group in Seattle. Through nearly 50 projects, Alexandra mediated environmental decision-making and planning efforts as a neutral facilitator and led inclusive community engagement processes across Washington state. This ranged from supporting bi-state water management in the Walla Walla River Basin, to gathering stakeholder input on both the Washington and Puget Sound Comprehensive Climate Action Plans.
At Bren, Alexandra is connecting her background in facilitation and engagement with her interest in oceans. She aims to deepen her understanding of marine resource policy and ecosystem management techniques by pursuing a Coastal Resources Management specialization.