Alexandra Chapman, Fellow

Alexandra believes creative relationships with local land and history is essential for sustainable futures.

Alexandra graduated from New York University in 2023 where she studied Anthropology and Public Health alongside minors in Indigenous Studies and Public Policy. She had always had a fondness for nature but came to better understand the importance of being in community with the earth and one’s environment over the years.

Alexandra is passionate about creative storytelling and education in communities of color. She explored this work during her time in Buenos Aires, Argentina and her internship with the National Park Service in Savannah, GA. Art was at the center of many of her community projects from working as an archivist on an Afroargentine documentary to developing conservation workshops for middle school students. Alexandra believes creative relationships with local land and history is essential for sustainable futures and it is ever more important to develop those early with the youth.

A lifelong learner, Alexandra frequents the public library more than any other place–she’s a particular fan of Afrofuturism, Latin American history, and short story collections. Alexandra also likes to explore new heights doing aerial silks. A fun fact is that marshes are her favorite ecosystem–they’re so full of life!