Alexandra Sokol
Education
Columbia University - Earth Institute and FEMA
FEMA Certificate: PLANNING FOR TRANSITIONAL AND LONG-TERM HOUSING AFTER A MAJOR DISASTER, Disaster Resilience and Mitigation 2023-05-01 - 2023-06-01
Santa Monica College
Certificate in GIS, Geospatial Information Science 2023-08-01 - 2023-12-01
National Science Foundation & Natural Hazards Center
Hazard Mitigation Certificates, Hazard Mitigation 2020-01-01 - 2021-01-01
Santa Monica College
Recycling & Resources Management Certificate, Zero Waste & Resources Management 2020-01-01 - 2020-01-01
Heidelberg University
MA/ Ph.D program, Applied Anthropology - 1997-01-01
Université Paris-Sorbonne
French Studies, French Studies 1991-01-01 -
Goddard College
BA Psychology and Communications, Psychology and Communciations -
New York School of Interior Design
Interior Design, Interior Design with Sustainability Focus -
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
, Dance & Performing Arts Major -Work Experience
INHABIT EDGE GLOBAL™
Current
INHABIT EDGE GLOBAL™
EnviroDynamix™, Inc.
2015-04-01 - 2024-10-01
EnviroDynamix™, Inc.
U.S. Green Building Council
2013-08-01 - 2024-10-01
U.S. Green Building Council
City of Santa Monica Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice & the Environment
2019-06-01 - 2024-04-01
City of Santa Monica Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice & the Environment
Ecotelligence™ Inc.
2010-01-01 - 2015-03-01
Ecotelligence™ Inc.
The Examiner
2006-04-01 - 2015-03-01
The Examiner
Spinifex Group
2010-01-01 - 2013-11-01
Spinifex Group
Skills
Summary
Alexandra is a dynamic leader in resilience and deep adaptation, known for bridging environmental strategy with somatic-centered integrated life design to create thriving, future-ready cities. A visionary thinker and powerhouse implementor, she specializes in integrating biophilic urban systems with human well-being, using extensive expertise in whole-systems resilience and adaptation, climate science and applied environmental anthropology, community resilience, disaster solutions and risk mitigation, creative and practical framework development, strategic implementation planning, and a background in both somatics and human potentials. Raised in an environment steeped in ecological advocacy, she developed a deep passion for building stronger, more adaptable communities. Her work combines cutting-edge research, innovative problem-solving, project execution, and urban anthropology with environmental somatics—an approach that integrates the physical and emotional dimensions of human adaptation within urban landscapes. As a former Environmental Commissioner for Santa Monica and Chief Sustainability Officer, Alexandra has led transformative initiatives across industries. Today, she works with individuals, communities, and local leaders to accelerate resilience strategies that not only safeguard cities from future disruptions but also enhance human connection and adaptability in the face of change.
