As an associate, Alex Samarin provides technical oversight for GIS workflows and guides GIS analysis for assessing the impact of planning projects. He has a broad range of experience applying GIS in utilities management, transportation planning, and environmental analysis. Alex is particularly passionate about projects that provide mutually-beneficial solutions to the human-environment relationship. He holds B.A. in Geography, (Geographic Information Systems, Minor, Environmental Law and Planning) from University of California, Santa Barbara, 2008. He also has an M.A. in Geography,  (Natural Resource Management and Environmental Policy ) from San Diego State University, 2015.His previous work spanned regional transportation modeling, regional habitat connectivity, and utility network mapping. He is a member of the Association of Environmental Professionals. Alex enjoys hiking, surfing, and running in San Diego. He is a competitive runner for the San Diego Track Club, and successfully completed two Boston Marathons.