Alexander Collins was born and raised in Chicago, living in various parts of the city as well as some suburban areas. He also spent a year living in Florida. His hobbies include visiting museums, hanging out with friends exploring Chicago, and spending time with his family. His most recent civic experience was canvassing for President Barack Obama's 2012 election. He has also volunteered at his church and a daycare. The biggest civic issue in his community, according to Alexander, is silence - when no one speaks up about problems, nothing changes regarding police brutality or community violence. He joined i.c. Stars to gain computer skills to help achieve his entrepreneurial vision.