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Alexios Nicolaos Monopolis
“The human species has reached a point in history at which anthropogenic environmental degradation is occurring at an alarming rate and scale: natural resource depletion, pollution, species extinction, climate change, and overpopulation are dominating global concerns. The search for a sustainable relationship with the Earth has taken on new dimensions and a sense of urgency as the human-induced environmental crisis threatens the rich tapestry of biodiversity central to our planet’s ecological foundations. Few, if any, of these problems can be addressed by scientific, technological, or public policy solutions alone. Rather, we must reevaluate our anthropocentric worldview and establish a new ecocentric doctrine of interdependence with the ecology of the natural world.”
- Alumni of: 2003 Graduate Scholarship Program
- Resides: Boulder, CO
- Hometown: Corfu, Greece and Baltimore, MD
- Age: 30
- Four-year College or University: Dartmouth College
- Graduate School: Oxford, Harvard, Univ of California
- Academic/Career Pursuits: Philosophy, Environmental Diplomacy, Photojournalism and Psychology
- Other Interests: Film / Photography, Hiking, Road biking, Freerunning, Aikido, Kayaking, Fly-fishing
Biography
Alexios' background is in environmental studies, international relations and photojournalism, having completed a Senior Fellowship in Environmental Diplomacy and Documentary Photography at Dartmouth College in 2003.
After Dartmouth, Alexios received a Fulbright Grant to study Environmental Science and Policy in Europe, followed by graduate study at Oxford University, completing a M.Sc. in Biodiversity Conservation. Alexios currently attends the University of California, where he is working towards a Ph.D. in Ecological/Positive Psychology through the UC’s Graduate School of Environmental Science. His research examines the relationship between ecological lifestyles, “voluntary simplicity” and happiness (or what is commonly referred to as subjective well-being).
During and in between school, he has worked as a search and rescue professional (taking part in several operations around the globe ranging from Ground Zero to Sri Lanka post-tsunami), as a photojournalist (focusing on environmental and social justice issues), and as a wilderness guide. Through these experiences and his environmental research, Alexios has lived, worked in or traveled to over 40 countries around the world from the deserts of Africa to the Arctic Circle and beyond.
In addition, Alexios worked in the Balkans as the International Political Advisor for the organization charged with the development of the first and only trans-frontier conservation area (or international “peace park”) in the region, encompassing the Prespa lakes ecosystem between Greece, Albania, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. In that capacity, he assisted in a number of areas including the diplomatic mission, conservation initiatives, sustainable development projects, and the research, writing and negotiation of the tri-national management plan.
During his spare time, he likes to hike, swim, road bike, practice aikido, freerun, sail and kayak. While at Dartmouth, Alexios worked at the White House (under President Clinton) and the National Geographic Society, served as President of the Dartmouth Outing Club, was selected as a War and Peace Fellow, and was deeply involved with the Tucker Foundation for Community Service. Alexios has continued his involvement with Dartmouth serving as President of the Class of 2003.
After completing his graduate work, he plans on committing his life to public and international service in some capacity.
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