Alan J. Cousin, Jr, At-Large Director

Alan J. Cousin, Jr. is a multi-talented workforce strategist, enterprise consultant, media executive, and community advocate who excels at using strategic communication and data-driven management to build impactful professional ecosystems. Based in Dallas, Texas, he serves as a Human Resources Assistant for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he focuses on workforce well-being, strategic staffing, and stress management coaching.

Parallel to his public service milestones, Alan is a highly active serial entrepreneur, creative executive, and media leader. He is the founder and principal operator of Get Up Radio / Get Up Radio Media, an international production ecosystem that publishes independent music, digital content, and industry-targeted multimedia. Drawing from over 25 years of operational insights, he also leads Any Business Consulting, a specialized professional service firm that counsels individuals and management teams on hiring algorithms, corporate compliance, and interview mastery. Known for his deep engagement in the Texas community, Alan regularly organizes high-profile civic experiences, culinary ventures like Texas Bricken, and charitable auctions designed to empower young professionals and bridge corporate spaces.

At STEM4US!, Alan translates his corporate governance and public platforms directly into his role on the Board of Directors. He focuses heavily on advancing the organization's workforce training initiatives, optimizing career readiness pipelines for underserved youth, and leveraging media networks to expand the reach of cybersecurity and tech equity programs.