Alexis is a junior in the Emory College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Environmental Sciences (Social Science & Policy track) and English. She currently researches plastic burning in the Philippines for the Saikawa Lab.
At Emory, Alexis works as a tutor for the Emory Writing Center, plays on the Emory Gender Expansive and Women's Ultimate frisbee team, and is on the editorial board for the Emory Journal of Law and Society. Additionally, she holds leadership roles in Outdoor Emory and Kappa Kappa Gamma, and she is a peer mentor for the Environmental Science department. After Emory, she hopes to pursue a career in environmental law and science communication, as she is passionate about bridging the communication gap between scientists and lawmakers.
Areas on interest at COP28: Sustainable Food Systems, Environmental Justice, Loss and Damage, Biodiversity, Youth-led Climate Action, Effect of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities