Alexander Ko

Experience

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  Old Mill Permaculture Center

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Junior Partner

  Helped to develop a one acre property from barren field to productive fully functioning farm. Learned many skills including carpentry, earth-shaping, farming, project management and more. Built 5 gardens around Bainbridge, working with homeowners to create their visions while staying within their budgets.

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  Stewardship Partners

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2015

  Salmon Safe Program Manager

  Manage and promote the Salmon-Safe program, a Pacific Northwest eco-label recognizing best management practices for salmon and wildlife habitat by farms and businesses. Recruit new businesses to the program and work with them to navigate the third party certification process. Write and manage grants to support and facilitate the Salmon-Safe program and other Stewardship Partners programs. Support and manage other Stewardship Partners programs including 12,000 Rain Gardens and the Snoqualmie Stewardship program. Show less

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  Alta Planning + Design

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Outreach Ambassador

  I am working to help people find transit alternatives to single occupancy driving whether that be bicycling, walking, carpooling, busing, or other options! My focus area is the north Snoqualmie valley and Mercer island.

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  Sound Transit

  Feb 2016 - now

  I coordinate and oversee customer/rider outreach for awareness of Sound Transit services, with a specific focus on South Seattle, South King County, and Pierce County. I am building relationships and awareness in the business community through the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program, and also work with the general public at events such as transportation fairs, public forums, and festivals. If you have any questions or would like to talk about Sound Transit and the work that we do, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to talk to you! Show less

  • Acting Director Systems Delivery Engagement

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Systems and Equitable Engagement Manager

    May 2022 - now

  • Engagement Corridor Planning Manager

    Jan 2020 - May 2022

  • Customer Outreach Specialist II

    Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Customer Outreach Specialist

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2019