ALEX HOPKINS
Coordinator
Alex Hopkins (she/her) has been a Coordinator since the start of 2025. Working on a small team allows her to get involved in a lot of different projects. One of her favorite parts of the job is development and strategy aspects. She loves being able to think of new, exciting ways to deliver content to the Animation Lab fanbase. She really enjoys being able to work with such talented creatives on these fantastic shows! Alex has been interested in animation her whole life, but her main motivation is to make a difference. She is very passionate about meaningful stories--ones that not only captivate but also inspire confidence, empathy, and resilience in viewers. The content that resonates most with her features bold perspectives and dynamic characters that audiences connect with on a deeper level. While her interest was piqued by early films like Fantasia and The Nightmare Before Christmas, she found herself falling in love with Studio Ghibli’s library-as it shows how animation not only defies the boundaries of what’s possible with storytelling, but proves that the art form is not just for children. Her workflow shortcut of choice is YouTube Studio! She loves looking at what content viewers are liking and listening to the feedback to innovate and deliver even more of what the audience will love!
Alex’s advice to aspiring animators is, “be kind to everyone. No matter how far you go in your career, animation is a collaborative industry that thrives on humility. Success in this industry isn't just about talent--it's about staying grounded and keeping your focus on the audience.” It's no secret--the industry is evolving in a very big way and she believes it’s shifting toward a more indie, creator-driven model. Anyone with a vision and a voice can make an impact!
Alex is originally from Colorado and says she misses the outdoor culture. She currently lives in Los Angeles and loves that both the ocean and mountains are a stone's throw away! In addition to watching animated shows, Alex loves playing guitar and writing music. She also really enjoys puzzles, trying new plant-based recipes, drawing, and arts & crafts - though, she mostly spends her free time playing The Sims (Sul Sul!). Some of her favorite shows include Scooby Doo, Father Brown, and Frasier.
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FROM THE TEAM
“Alex has been such an asset to this team since the beginning! Not only has she helped make my workload so much more bearable but she always makes me laugh and makes going into work feel fun! Truly such a pleasure to know her and be friends with her!”
"Alex has been such a pleasure to have on the team! In addition to her brilliant ideas, her can-do attitude, and her organizational skills, she brings such a fun, uplifting energy that reflects just how well she fits in with our team’s vibe and values. Plus, our mutual obsession with musical theater makes our yap sessions so much fun!"