Alex A. Knopp (born September 23, 1947[1]) is an American professor and former politician who served three terms as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th District, which encompassed Norwalk, from 1987 to 1993.
From 2001 to 2005, Knopp served two-terms as mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut.
from Wesleyan University in 1969, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude.
from George Washington University Law School in 1981, graduating as the valedictorian of his class.
[5] Since 2008, Knopp has been serving as the executive director of the Center for Public Service and Social Justice at Yale University.