Alexander O'Neill

Alex O’Neill is a Program Analyst with the U.S. EPA where he supports the Agency’s diverse geospatial portfolios. His interests lie at the center of science and policy, specifically the ways in which geospatial data can support U.S. science diplomacy. As an early career professional, Alex has used remotely sensed imagery and geographic information systems (GIS) to support climate-related policies in the U.S. and in South Asia. These projects include research with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Agriculture, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and American Forests. Alex also has direct experience with GEO activities in the U.S. Government (USG). He previously served the USG’s interagency coordinator and principal editor on the GEO-6 Report with John Matuszak (2018). As a member of the Climate Change Work Group, he hopes to contribute his experiences and learn more about USGEO so that he may one day lead similar programs. Alex holds Master of Environmental Management (MEM) and Master of Forestry (MF) degrees from Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Anthropology from Georgetown University.