Alex is passionate about the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts, especially his hometown of Amherst. This enthusiasm inspired him to enter the Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning masters program at Tufts University, where he is finishing his second and final year. His thesis addresses how to complete mixed-use developments in college towns in a way that neighbors support.

In addition to this work, Alex is involved in organizing contradances, including NEFFA and BIDA. He has a tech-savvy design sense and exceptional interpersonal skills. If you are interested in learning more about Alex, check out his blog or send him an email!

Alex took the lead and designed fabulous graphics and a website that fully expressed what we hoped the experience would be…. Alex is one bright, creative and connected dancer who moved us into the 21st century with a fabulous website, Facebook page, and a social networking strategy.

~ Chuck Gordon, Co-Chair of Swing Into Summer 2011