Alex Karolyi

Alex Karolyi currently serves as the Communications Director at River Partners, a position held since December 2020, where responsibilities include directing strategic communications and initiatives aimed at restoring California’s river landscapes and supporting local communities. Prior to this, Alex was the Executive Director of University Communications at California State University, Chico, from December 2019 to December 2020, overseeing comprehensive communications strategies and university branding. With a robust background in marketing and communications, Alex spent over 14 years at Sustainable Conservation, progressing from Development & Communications Manager to Marketing and Communications Director, managing various strategic initiatives. Earlier experience includes positions in senior communications and business development at ECC, product management at Arzoon, Inc., and as a news producer at The Washington Post. Alex holds a Master’s Degree in Communications/Linguistics from Georgetown University and has pursued graduate studies in English Literature at Boston University, along with a BA in English from California State University, Chico.