Volunteer of The Month: Meet Alex 👋

Each month, we showcase outstanding volunteers who are making an impact on the futures of students. This month, meet Alex Williams, who is doing his PhD in AI and Music at Queen Mary University of London. We selected Alex as he has received wonderful feedback from our schools and has scored high on our rating system. His dedication to helping the younger generation through his involvement in speaking at recent virtual assemblies and volunteering his time is the reason we wanted to highlight his work with F4S! 🙂

Alex’s current position is as an academic researcher with multi-disciplinary experience in areas of computer science, engineering, and music technology. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, computational creativity, and music information retrieval.

In April, Alex spoke at one of our virtual assemblies about his career and how he developed an interest in Artificial Intelligence. 

You can find the full replay on your dashboard in the resource centre! 💻

Our London Regional Coordinator, Adriana Ennab, said: 

“Alex Williams was a standout speaker who brought warmth, insight, and authenticity to the session. He challenged the idea that STEM and creativity are separate, showing how following your passions can lead to unexpected and fulfilling career paths. What made Alex especially memorable was his ability to connect with students and speak honestly about his journey. As he put it: “There isn’t that much of a separation between the creative industry and STEM… Don’t give up on your passions—I wouldn’t be where I am if I had neglected my interests.”

Having Alex as part of the session made it feel not only inspiring but deeply relevant to how young people think about their future. He’s a brilliant example of what it looks like to bring your full self to your work.  

We were thrilled to have him join us. “

During his conversation with F4S, he shared insights on the importance of finding a career that blends your personal passion with technical skills. He encouraged students to be ambitious and that they don’t need formal music training to explore music technology. The field of AI music is growing, and there are lots of exciting opportunities in the field.

The overall message from Alex to students is to explore interdisciplinary paths that combine creativity and innovation. 🚀

Thank you for taking the time to speak at our virtual assembly, Alex! We look forward to seeing the wonderful work you do at F4S. 🙂

Want to connect with Alex? Find his profile here! ✨