Alex Rooney
The Community Foundation Desert Hot Springs, CA
Alex Rooney is a member of the Youth Philanthropy Connect Leadership Team. She is a three-year member and this year’s president of The Community Foundation Youth Grantmakers of the Coachella Valley. Through the Youth Grantmakers Program, Alex has learned about philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and the grant process- from reading proposals to choosing which proposals to fund. As president, Alex is sharing her knowledge with others while building her leadership skills. Alex is a senior at Xavier College Preparatory High School and plans to attend San Diego State University in the fall.