Alec is a graduate of UVA, holding a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, and has 10 years' experience working with startups & small businesses. In 2019, Alec was elected co-chair of the UVA iGEM synbio research team where he first began working with PHAs, which later inspired his Capstone research entitled “Investigation into Polyhydroxybutyrate and Bacterial Nanocellulose Composites for Single-Use Paper Packaging”. Alec has since been recognized for his work in Forbes, Material Connection, Compounding World Magazine, Connect for Climate, Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 class of 2025, and the 2025 Mira Awards top 25 Emerging Tech Entrepreneurs.