Recent Engagements

  • The Hill

    Gen Z is the “prove it” generation

    Alex argues for understanding young adults not as disengaged, but as skeptical of institutions that ask for trust without demonstrating results.

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  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Civic Culture with Verneé Green and Eunice Lin Nichols

    Alex, Verneé, and Eunice discussed the successes and opportunities in civic education, intergenerational collaboration, and community engagement.

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  • CBS Mornings

    Gen Z opens up about divisions and what they think the future of the U.S. holds

    Alex discusses the political and cultural state of Gen Z at the US 250th and invites listeners to engage them as key stakeholders.

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  • The Aspen Institute

    Aspen Ideas Fellow Spotlight

    Alex makes the case for a big bet: what happens when Gen Z is positioned as the new founding generation shaping America’s next chapter?

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  • Create For Change

    Fostering Youth Engagement with Dillon St. Bernard

    Alex and Dillon discuss youth engagement and intergenerational collaboration: how we build it, its barriers, and the groundbreaking impact we see when we actually do it right.

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On Stage

  • Mindful Philanthropy

    Flourishing in the Digital Age with Katya Hancock and Neha Shukla

    Alex, Katya, and Neha discussed the realities of Gen Z and Alpha’s relationship with technology and the opportunity for youth co-design to improve outcomes for young people.

  • Jobs for the Future

    Reaching for the Stars with Astronaut José Hernández

    Alex moderated a fireside chat with José to discuss his career as a NASA Astronaut, education leader, and advocate for the Latino community.

  • Pathways Impact Fund

    Built With, Not Built For: Designing Pathways With Gen Z

    Alex’s keynote focused on the necessity for education and workforce intermediaries to move towards youth co-design for stronger outcomes.

  • SXSW

    Gen Z vs the Gerontocracy: Reclaiming America's Future with Tiana Day, Andrew Roth, and Dillon St. Bernard

    Alex moderated a discussion with Tiana, Andrew, and Dillon about their journeys as young social enterprise founders and the role of intergenerational collaboration in their lives.

  • PolicyLink

    Writing the History of Our Future Keynote

    Alex invites the audience to invest in the young leaders who are already making history in their communities, but need support to make it lasting.