Alex Joyner was born and raised in Lucama, NC before moving to Boston, MA for over 16 years, attending and graduating from Boston University. Alex returned to his roots in July 2022, purchasing a house and becoming a resident of Farmville, NC. He works remotely within the innovation and technology field of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries as the Digital Lab Product Manager at Avantor Inc. Alex thrives off the strong sense of community and diversity within Farmville. He hopes that by elevating the message of those around him who may not have a voice, he can strengthen his community and ensure equity for all his neighbors. Alex has a partner of 7 years, and is the parent of a 2.5 year old Aussie Doodle named Boston. He has a special love for Halloween and the outdoors, as well as mentoring and developing LGBTQIA+ youth. Alex serves on the Board of Directors of the Common Ground Consortium and as a Board Member for the Farmville Community Arts Council.