Alexander serves as a Project Coordinator at Friends of the Mariana Trench, where he supports a wide range of initiatives in project management, communications, outreach, education, and accounting. He began his journey with FOMT as an intern under the ENRO Team Leaders group for Project HOPE, later working as a Project Assistant under Project Director Tina Sablan on a landscape analysis of ocean conservation in the Marianas before transitioning into his current full-time role. Alexander represented the Northern Mariana Islands at the 2025 Tiaki Moana Summit in Maohi Nui (French Polynesia), where he learned about Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs) and connected with Pacific Island peers to share insights on community-led conservation. Immersed in shared traditions and collective passion, he was reminded of the importance of preserving culture and amplifying Indigenous voices in global conservation spaces. The experience strengthened his resolve to continue learning about his island’s history, practice his culture, and help ensure that Pacific Islanders are not only represented—but heard—at the table of decision-makers. With an Associate of Science in Natural Resources Management, a Google Project Management certification, and experience leading outreach, education, and media initiatives, Alexander brings creativity, organization, and a deep passion for ocean conservation to his work advancing FOMT’s mission to protect our ocean and empower local communities.