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Alexis is currently working with Tranquillity's TAP Service Team working towards his certification, as well as beginning to support the district's Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program and other activities.  He lives in the city of San Joaquin on the west side of Fresno County where he grew up.  Axelis is truly committed to the betterment of the underserved farming communities on the westside. 

He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Industrial Design with an emphasis in Architecture -- as well as earning a Certificate in Applied Sociological Research.  Alexis is currently working on his Masters of Science - Thesis Title: Biochar as an Organic Carbon Reclamation Tools in Agriculture.  His professinal development experience includes the following:

• Fresno State College of Math and Science — Community-Based Research Assistant
• Fresno State Science Greenhouse — Assistant Laboratory Technician
• Fresno State Climate Solutions Team — Restoration Fellow

Alexis has also received an number of awards and fellowships including:

• F3 Innovate Graduate Sponsorship Program
• CSU Agriculture Research Institute NEXTGEN Fellowship Grant
• SoCalGas Student Research Fellowship Grant
• Central Valley College Corps - Community Pioneer of Tomorrow