About Alejo Maggini
Alejo Maggini is a Program Associate in Meridian’s Washington, D.C. office. He works on a variety of international projects focusing on regenerative food systems, just transitions, community engagement and empowerment, and oceans and coastal management in close collaboration with farmers, Indigenous Peoples, and local leaders worldwide. At Meridian, Alejo has facilitated multi-stakeholder convenings and initiatives, including the Frontline Community Delegation-a delegation of 45+ Global South leaders working at the frontline of climate action, food systems transformation, and community resilience that Meridian convened and supported to participate at multiple United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change’s annual Conference of Parties (COP27 and COP28). A conflict resolution practitioner, Alejo resonates with Meridian’s mission of empowering individuals, communities, and institutions to find collaborative solutions to today’s interconnected challenges.
Prior to joining Meridian, Alejo addressed global issues in local contexts through several community-centered projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Working with the Young Initiative on the Global Political Economy and the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of International Affairs, he co-authored reports on transformative and community-driven accountability measures to dismantle structural racism and inspire necessary healing processes in the City of Los Angeles. During the United Nations’ 76th Session of the General Assembly, Alejo represented the delegation of Costa Rica in the Fourth Committee of Special Political and Decolonization, focusing on peacekeeping operations, humanitarian affairs, and diplomatic relations.
In his free time, Alejo volunteers as safeguarding and student support lead for United World Colleges, a global education movement for peace and sustainability. He loves learning new dance styles, discovering new places, and practicing languages. Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, he will never miss the opportunity to invite you to visit his hometown or cook you a traditional dish (his specialty is cappelletti con tuco!).