Alexander Sousa brings a background in economics, quantitative research, economic modeling, and community focused leadership to Strategy 5 Consulting LLC. His interests include urban and regional economic development, housing, transportation, energy policy, real estate markets, and the use of data to support practical planning and investment decisions. His work contributes to the firm’s holistic approach by connecting economic analysis, market research, public policy, and implementation strategy.

Alexander graduated from Tufts University with bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Romance Studies, with concentrations in Spanish and Portuguese. His academic research examined issues such as public transportation, pedestrian infrastructure, airport siting and development, and traffic calming. He also studied abroad in Seville and Barcelona, strengthening his language skills and ability to work across different cultural settings.

As an Economic Assistant Intern at Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI), Alexander gained skills in economic impact analysis with the suite of REMI analysis tools, particularly REMI’s energy model, E3+. With this knowledge, he frequently spoke with federal, state, and regional organizations to identify needs for economic impact analysis. Utilizing these skills, he researched changes to federal renewable energy tax credits and presented his findings to an audience of energy professionals and stakeholders in a webinar titled “IRA Tax Credit Reductions: Economic Impacts using REMI-AI.“

Alongside his analytical experience, Alexander served as a director of a municipal summer program and volunteered with the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers.
His combination of economic training, research experience, language ability, and interest in community development positions him to support Strategy 5’s project work and client engagement.