Alex Turek
Deputy Director
A New York transplant, Alex came to Los Angeles to study urban and regional planning at UCLA, focusing his research on climate change mitigation through a regional planning framework. After graduation, Alex continued policy research at the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation where he led research projects in both the Alternative Energy and Alternative Fuels (PEVs) initiatives. GRID teamed with the Luskin Center for a solar at affordable housing report, where Alex saw GRID’s social mission firsthand and economic and environmental justice in action.
Alex joined GRID in May 2016 to help launch GRID GLA’s multifamily and commercial non-profit program. In his time with GRID, Alex's role has expanded to also include grant development, strategic partnerships, general operating strategies and support of the residential outreach team.
Alex joined GRID in May 2016 to help launch GRID GLA’s multifamily and commercial non-profit program. In his time with GRID, Alex's role has expanded to also include grant development, strategic partnerships, general operating strategies and support of the residential outreach team.
