Alec, 15 years old, is a Sophomore at El Camino High School, in Ventura California.

He founded Kids vs Global Warming when he was 12 years old after watching Al Gore’s movie, “an inconvenient truth.”  Feeling the weight of the global situation and a sense that he could make a difference, Alec felt compelled to tell other kids about the problems we are facing.  His message is deeply rooted in hope, encouraging kids to speak up and let their voices be heard on this issue.

Alec creates presentations especifically for youth, full of videos, animation, easy-to-understand science, and compelling motivation for kids K-college ages.  He gave over 30 global warming presentations before being invited by Al Gore to be formally trained with the Climate  Project in October of 2008.  He is now their youngest US trained presenter. 

He’s given over 150 presentations and keynote addresses, reaching over 25,000 (and scheduled for another 50,000 so far this year.)  He is regularly invited to keynote events and conferences, and as a panelist with experts, PhDs and elected officials.

Alec is on the advisory boards for Inconvenient Youth, Alliance for Climate Education, Rainforest Action Network Youth Sustaining the Earth, Ventura County School District Green Team, The Future We Want, and the United Steelworkers Union.

Awards:

Brower Youth Award, Earth Island Institute, 2009

Young Eco Hero Award, Aquarium of the Pacific, 2010

iMatter Action Team Award, Every Watt Matters, 2010

Environmental Hero Award, Community Environmental Council, 2009

Environmental Defense Center, Young Environmental Hero, 2009

Ventura County Global Warming Activist Award, 2009

Action for Nature, International Eco-Hero Award, 2008

Ventura County Leadership Academy, Emerging Leader Award, 2008

ABC, Channel 7 “Cool Kid” Award, 2008

Earth Charter Award for Youth Activist, 2008

Eco-Ambassador Award from The Weather Channel, 2008