Alex Renirie is a graduate student at the University of Oregon pursuing concurrent Master's degrees in Conflict and Dispute Resolution and Environmental Studies. Prior to moving to Oregon in 2018, she spent nearly a decade working for environmental and social justice nonprofits as an organizer, trainer, and administrator for grassroots advocacy campaigns and public outreach initiatives. In her most recent position with the Sierra Club in New Mexico, she organized diverse communities to advance federal EPA methane regulations on the oil and gas industry. Upon graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in environmental mediation to help craft collaborative solutions on issues related to climate change mitigation, resiliency planning, and renewable energy implementation.
