• B.S. Business Administration, Kansas State University
• M.S. Counseling & Student Development, Kansas State University
• (in progress) Ph.D. Education, Policy, Organization & Leadership, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Alex serves as the Director for Student Engagement, where he provides oversight and leads the department and its respective teams: Student Governance, Student Org Development & Admin (SODA), Student Org Finance Center (SOFC), Spirit & Traditions, and Student Sustainability.

Alex previously served as the Senior Associate Director for Student Engagement and Assistant to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging, where he oversaw the Student Org Development & Admin (SODA) and the Student Org Finance Center (SOFC) Teams. He played a key role in the creation and development of the department, which was formed in 2019.

Since 2018, Alex has also served as the Advisor to Illinois Student Government. He also coordinates Student Spirit Engagement inclusive of the Illinois Spirit & Traditions Council.

Alex started working at Illinois in 2014 as the Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, where he served as the Advisor to the Black Greek Council and the United Greek Council. Prior to arriving at Illinois, he worked for his fraternity's headquarters as the Director for Volunteer Engagement, Membership & Operations. In addition, Alex has also worked at Northwestern University as an Assistant Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life and at Texas A&M University as a Chapter Education & Operations Specialist.

Alex's educational interests include risk management/prevention, hazing prevention, food insecurity, and the growth and development of culturally founded/based fraternities and sororities. He is also a member of NASPA, Student Affairs Professionals in Higher Education.

An active member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, Alex assists with volunteer initiatives. He has previously served his fraternity in various roles, including Chapter Advisement (Loyola Chicago, Millikin & K-State), Alumni Chapter President (K-State), and a facilitator for various national programs.

More recently, Alex was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Kansas State University Alumni Association. Bleeding purple, he is proud of his alma mater and 

Outside of Student Engagement, Alex enjoys staying active by running, working out, and teaching group fitness classes.

Top 5 Strengths

Context | Learner | Input | Communication | Deliberative

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Signature Character Strengths

Creativity | Curiosity | Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence | Leadership | Zest

Role

Alex provides vision and strategic direction for Student Engagement, supporting meaningful involvement experiences that promote students' personal and professional development. He oversees the department and its corresponding Teams: Student Governance, Student Org Development & Admin (SODA), Student Org Finance Center, Spirit & Traditions, and Student Sustainability.

Responsibilities

Student Engagement Administration

• Provide vision and direct the operations.
• Manage the budget and provide oversight for all finances.
• Work with stakeholders on university philosophies, policies, and practices that impact student organizations.
• OneIllinois Coordination & Oversight
• Quad Day Leadership Team

Spirit & Traditions

• Advisor, Illinois Spirit & Traditions Council
• Co-coordination of Sights & Sounds
• Assist with Homecoming Programs & Initiatives

Student Governance

• Advisor, Illinois Student Council
  • Advisement of Student Body President & Vice President
• Oversight of budget and finances