Alex Lam

is a USC student navigator and first year undergraduate student at USC studying Economics and Environmental Studies. She is interested in climate resilient capitalism along with innovation that makes sustainability more affordable and equitable. Before Rise, she volunteered at the Aquarium of the Pacific talking to guests about environmental science, injustice, and conservation. Alex is passionate about helping her peers overcome negative stigmas around mental health resources. At Rise, Alex hopes to encourage her peers to advocate for their specific needs. In her free time, you can find her driving around Long Beach blasting Ariana Grande or watching a Netflix stand up comedy special.