Alejandro Cotté Alsina is a Master’s candidate in City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill, specializing in Housing & Economic Development. Alejandro has a B.A. in Social Sciences with a double major in Economics & Social Work from the University of Puerto Rico. His professional experience includes roles as an Analyst at NC Growth, Research Assistant at UNC, Research Analyst at the Puerto Rico House of Representatives, and Administrative Assistant of the Río Piedras’ Special Planning District Community Board.

Furthermore, his research focuses on equitable economic development, housing cooperatives, and urban policy, supported by fellowships like FLAS and the Global Urbanization Fellowship. Fluent in Spanish and English, he is skilled in R, ArcGIS, and community engagement.