Alexandra Koubek, Restoration Technician, AmeriCorps Member

While growing up in rural Illinois, Alexandra developed passions for nature and serving her community as a lifelong 4-H Member. She explored these passions at Northern Illinois University, from which she graduated with honors in May 2023, obtaining a B.S. in Environmental Studies with a specialization in Biodiversity and Restoration and minors in Biological Sciences and Anthropology. Through her education, Alexandra gained a particular interest in the relationship between humans and the natural world. In the future she would like to work on projects that foster the connection between traditional ecological knowledge and modern science to achieve more meaningful and effective environmental management and restoration. She is excited to be serving a second term with PCEI AmeriCorps. In her previous term she served as a Restoration Technician and is now serving as Restoration Lead & Volunteer Coordinator. Alexandra enjoys hands-on restoration projects and aims to work with the local community to foster a more connected relationship between people and the environment.