Alex Snell, LMSW earned his Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College in 2017. Currently, he is a geriatric care manager in private practice who works primarily with older gay men. Alex has been exploring the therapeutic potential of bate culture since becoming an active member of the Bateworld community in 2017. Prior to becoming a social worker, Alex worked in digital media and technology for 15 years. He collects zines and other publications about men’s sexuality, and is a perpetually aspiring DJ.