Alex Engstrom believes in solving problems through dialogue, partnerships and putting aside politics. Engstrom is a junior in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University and last year founded Demons in Government, a student group focused on cultivating a spirit of political awareness and responsibility. His interest in government and economic development landed him a spot with the 2024 Governor’s Fellows Program in Louisiana Government this past summer. Engstrom was placed in the Department of Economic Development and designed a proposal through which business and industry could partner with municipalities to improve water quality.