Alexis Rife

Alexis Rife is a Senior Mediator and Program Manager at Meridian. Her focus areas are oceans, sustainable food systems, climate, systems-based investing, and community resilience – and she often works at the intersection of these issues. One highlight from her recent work was co-facilitating a workshop in Puerto Rico with local experts and producers to conduct a systems analysis of the food system and identify opportunities for transformation.

Alexis has over 10 years of experience in natural resource management, particularly international and small-scale fisheries and environmental justice and equity. Before coming to Meridian, Alexis oversaw Environmental Defense Fund’s global small-scale fisheries initiatives and was a Knauss Fellow at the NOAA Fisheries Office of International Affairs.

Alexis lives in Portland, Oregon where she regularly explores the Pacific Northwest’s mountains, coasts, and deserts by foot and paddle board with her husband and dog. She loves to read, run, and play with clay, and is an active volunteer in her community.