Science & Environment
What ground squirrels can tell us about climate change
A decades-long study on golden-mantled ground squirrels gives insight into climate change’s effect on animals at high elevations.
Alexis Kikoen
Executive Producer
Alexis Kikoen is the Executive Producer at Rocky Mountain PBS, overseeing production of the documentary broadcast program, “Colorado Experience,” and other long-form programming. Throughout her career, she has produced hundreds of documentaries, both short and long-form. In her 5+ years with RMPBS she has covered a wide range of topics, from the arts, nature and history to youth suicide prevention and the effects of climate change. She graduated with a BFA in new media from the University of Illinois, and loves connecting with people, making art for fun, hiking with her pup, Milo, and keeping her 80 houseplants alive.
Language spoken: English
Topic expertise: Series and documentary production
Local expertise: Colorado history
Honors & Awards: 2020 Best Photojournalist Award of Excellence + 2021 Best Photojournalist Certificate of Merit CBA Winner, 7x Heartland Emmy Winner, 7x First Place SPJ Winner, 5x Award of Excellence CBA Winner
Professional Memberships: Heartland Emmy Board Member, CBCA Leadership Arts Alum, Women in Film
