Alex is from Tacoma, Washington and went to a small private high school named Charles Wright Academy. While there, he played football becoming captain during his senior year. He also ran track, focusing on the 100-400, also becoming captain my senior year. He was the Student Body Vice President during his junior year and the Student Body President during his senior year. Alex graduated Cum Laude winning a graduation award. In college, he is a member of the track and field team, he participates in the Harvard Black Mens Forum, Harvard Model United Nations, Harvard National Model United Nations, and is also a member of the Crimson Key Society. He truly enjoyed the college application process, despite that he too received some help along the way.