As intern, Alejandro supports research and communication efforts, helping to further Cohesion Strategy’s goals in bridgebuilding, pluralism, and belonging.
Alejandro holds a Bachelors in Community Health and Clinical Psychology from Tufts University. Through the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, he served as a Tisch Scholar which combined academic coursework, fieldwork in local communities, and critical reflection to develop one’s sense of civic engagement. Aiding the Somerville Community Health Agenda at Cambridge Health Alliance during his term as a scholar, Alejandro helped challenge mental health stigma by showcasing a mental health arts and film festival. Alongside his community engagement, he also specializes in qualitative research design and implementation, having served as a research assistant across seven labs, with topics ranging from environmental health to chronic illnesses.
Outside of work, Alejandro can be found exploring Los Angeles, spending time with friends, and reading.