Alexander Weiss

Alexander Weiss has a diverse work experience, beginning with a Research Volunteer position on the Oregon State University Oceanographic Research Vessel in 2004. In 2006, they became Manager and Cook at Ventana Maya. In 2008, they were a Researcher for the Colorado College State of the Rockies Project. From 2009 to 2011, they were a Fulbright Scholar in P.R. China, where they researched the effects of tourism and economic development on local ecological and botanical knowledge. During this time, they also held positions at Greensbury Market as Head of Social Media and Online Marketing, Sun Fed Beef as Regional Director of Operations, and Caledonia Spirits as Director of Sales. In 2012, they became Director of the Brand and National Sales Steward at Caledonia Spirits, Inc.

Alexander Weiss completed a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Colorado College in 2009. From 2007 to 2008, they attended the School for International Training and studied Mandarin, Chinese Alexander'story and Culture. In 2009 and 2010, they earned a Certificate of Completion from the Beijing Institute of Education for Mandarin. In 2010 and 2011, they were awarded a Fulbright Scholarship from Yunnan Nationalities University for Ethnobotany.