Alex Porpora is the Executive Director of the Utah Society for Environmental Education. A Utahn since 2009, she is actively involved in Utah’s environmental education and nonprofit community. Throughout her career, she has developed award-winning school outreach programs, educational content, and events for nonprofits, zoos, aquariums, museums, and for-profit institutions.

She holds a BA in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Miami (Coral Gables) and an MS in Environmental Humanities from the University of Utah. 

When she’s not busy with work, Alex loves hiking (especially on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail!), visiting the Great Salt Lake, and powerlifting.