artists such as Qais Al Sindy, Andre
Kessler, Joost De Jonge, and
Gerhard Richter to name a few. As a
collector, he spends a great deal of
his time traveling. Alexander is also
a philanthropist who uses his talent
to give back to a variety of charities.
This August, he will be donating 50
original works of art to San Ysidro
Health’s silent auction in honor of their
50th Anniversary Gala. He is proud
to contribute to an organization that
means so much to him. When asked
about his latest donation, Alexander
explained, “SYHC is where I go for my
health and well-being, they take care
of me so I want to take care of them.”
It was at a SYHC gala that Alexander
met and formed a relationship with
another passionate San Diego
philanthropist, Lidia Martinez, the
Manager of Community Outreach
for Southwest Airlines. Lidia is
heavily involved in the community
and has been instrumental in the
life-changing philanthropic efforts
that Southwest Airlines contributes
to, including fundraising, community
engagement, and supporting small
businesses and local non-profits.
While she is originally from El Paso,
Texas, she is dedicated to being a
positive influence by supporting and
promoting important causes that can
improve the lives of the people of
San Diego. Lidia is also an advocate
for the arts. According to Alexander,
“Lidia is a huge supporter of artists
and I admire her passion for helping
others”. She even owns several of his
paintings. With inspiring individuals
like Alexander and Lidia in our
community, we know the future of
San Diego is bright.
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