Alex joined the Yale Planetary Solutions team in February 2025. As Director of Research and Impact, he builds and manages relationships with faculty and staff across Yale, as well as with partners outside of the university, to promote, accelerate, and coordinate the translation of planetary solutions-related knowledge from inquiry to positive impact. He facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations, supporting opportunities for knowledge generation and implementation across the wide range of topics relevant to planetary solutions. Alex previously served as Climate Crossroads Program Officer at the National Academies, leading efforts to implement climate solutions programs and studies.