Albert Casella is from Tucson, Arizona. Prior to obtaining his master's degree, Albert worked as an HIV research assistant and project coordinator for the City of Saint Petersburg Health and Human Services Department in Russia. He is also on the board of advisers for Youth Envision, a non-profit that works to provide education services for homeless youth in conflict-afflicted regions. Albert holds a master's degree in International Development and a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from the University of Arizona, focusing on global health in both degrees. Most recently, Albert’s work has focused on supporting evaluation efforts for youth development and adolescent health projects in Haiti and the United States. In his free time, Albert enjoys cooking and playing sports.