Alex grew up in Webster before earning a BA at St John Fisher, an MA at SUNY Brockport, and most of a PhD at SUNY Binghamton. After teaching, Alex founded Boldo's Armory in 1996. For the last 17 years, this business has sold board games, card games, role playing game, and miniature games to children of all ages. Despite leaving teaching, Alex still runs a chess program at a local school.
Politically Alex joined the Green Party over a decade ago and has been a co-chair of the local party. He has been active in business associations, local progressive movements, and community activities. He is a director of the Good Business Association of Rochester. Alex is a frequent speaker at City Council and has advocated for many issues from community gardens and recreation to tax equality and police accountability.
