Alex's background in communication services and public health extends over two decades, with an extensive history in disease prevention and health promotion. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from the University of Vermont.

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A professional writer and editor for 27 years, he has published both fiction and nonfiction. His primary work has been in the nonprofit world, with extended stints in banking and marketing, and over 20 years of successful grant writing.

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In addition to writing, Alex gardens and builds dry stone walls. In 2020, he added gardening and stonework services to his professional consulting.