Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Alexa DeSanctis is currently the Community Engagement Operations Manager at Peninsula Open Space Trust, following a role as Community Engagement Associate. Previous experience includes positions at Sustainable Brands as Event and Client Fulfillment Manager and Marketing Manager, where responsibilities included managing social media content for a large audience and executing email campaigns. Alexa co-founded Zarella, creating an ethical e-commerce platform and leading a Brand Ambassador program across multiple universities. While studying at Santa Clara University, Alexa coordinated numerous climate awareness events and developed marketing strategies for academic projects. Additional roles include Registered Behavior Technician at Trumpet Behavioral Health and co-founder of Ithemba Lempumelelo Ceramics Centre, focusing on community development for youth with disabilities in South Africa. Alexa holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, specializing in Child Studies from Santa Clara University.
Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Our Mission: POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Our Vision: POST is creating a network of protected lands where people and nature connect and thrive. These lands are preserved forever so present and future generations benefit from the careful balance of rural and urban landscapes that makes our region extraordinary. Our Impact: Since our founding in 1977, POST has protected more than 79,000 acres of permanent open space, farms and parkland in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. These lands are now part of the National Park system, National Wildlife Refuge system, California State Parks, county and city parks, regional preserves and private farmland. POST takes a science-driven approach in our decisions about land acquisition and stewardship so that every property is appropriately cared for.