Alex is described by his family and friends as brilliant, ambitious, and has integrity. Aryn describes him as, "...gentle, kind, and loves to laugh. He is grounded and worldly at the same time, and never pretentious. Even though he is the most intelligent and talented person I have ever met, he is incredibly humble, and would prefer to just be “Alex” to everyone – patients, family, and friends." Alex is curious and interested in everything around the world, and has a big sense of adventure. He is also very family oriented. His respect and warmth towards his parents, other family members, friends, patients, and even perfect strangers is genuine.

Aryn is one of the most charismatic, fun-loving, and energized people in the world. Friends and family describe her as hands down, the best cheerleader and mentor a friend or student could ever want. Alex describes Aryn as, "extremely loyal, warm, compassionate, friendly, entertaining, hilarious, and always ready for a good time. Her capacity to love and care for others, mentor her students, and give everything she has to lift people up, even if she herself needs lifting, is unparalleled." She is not happy unless everyone else is happy and enjoying life along with her.