Profile

Alexander Villazon joined Waterkeepers Chesapeake in 2022 as our Legal & Policy Fellow. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, Alex grew up near the Potomac River and attended George Mason University, earning a B.A. in Government & International Politics. In 2022, he completed his law degree at the Howard University School of Law. His previous experience includes working on housing and workplace discrimination issues at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, as well as taking part in domestic and international biodiversity initiatives at the Environmental Law Institute. In his spare time, Alex enjoys all things soccer related as well as enjoying the local trails and waterways he strives to protect.