Alexis Dickerson

Membership Information

Alexis leads the Conservancy’s Community Conservation Programs. With a background in program management and environmental outreach, she has curated hand on environmental stewardship and learning experiences across the Chesapeake Bay watershed since 2016. Alexis is passionate about expanding the voices reflected in the space of environmental conservation, and creating positive pressure towards a more culturally responsive and action-oriented environmental community. Alexis has served as Co-President of the DC Environmental Education Consortium, a member of the Virginia Master Naturalist Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, as well as a member of Fairfax County's Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Exception Review Committee. Alexis holds a bachelor's degree in American Studies from the University of Southern California. She is trained as a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist through the Virginia Cooperative Extension and holds certificates in Urban Sustainability (UDC) and Permaculture Design. Alexis resides in Fairfax County, Virginia. You are likely to find her any place where land, water and people intersect. She can often be found kayaking or fishing in local waters, or birding at Huntley Meadows.

Location

City: Alexandria

State: Virginia

Contact Information

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Membership Level: General Member

Current Employer: Potomac Conservancy

Previous Employer: Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Industry: Conservation

Areas of Expertise: Clean Water, Ecology, Outreach and Engagement, Conservation, Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, Native Plants, Sustainable Ag

Areas of Interest: Representation and Inclusion in Environmental movement, Ecology, Enivironmental Justice, Environmental Conservation and Education, Native Plants, Black Land loss, Hobby Herbalism