Alex is currently the Administrative Assistant for OHSU's School of Nursing admissions team. After receiving his B.A. in English from Portland State University, he was inspired to pursue a career in higher education and student affairs after experiencing the incredible support from the university's TRIO program. As a first-generation college student, he understands the importance of having a dependable support system when navigating challenging environments. He is passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals and pushing them to strive toward a better future for themselves. In his free time, he can be found lounging with his cat, Ciri, playing video games, or reading Brandon Sanderson's books.