Meet Kismet’s Executive Director Alyssa Walker at Flatbread Company Fundraiser May 19
Kismet Rock Foundation Hires Alyssa Walker as Executive Director
Meet Alyssa at Flatbread Company Benefit Night on May 19
May 17, 2011 – North Conway, New Hampshire – Kismet Rock Foundation is thrilled to welcome Alyssa Walker as executive director. A public educator for the past 10 years, Alyssa is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature and an MAT from Tufts University. Alyssa has taught in Philadelphia, PA and most recently in Gorham, NH. In addition to teaching, Alyssa has also worked as a nonprofit grant writer, guided teenagers on month-long backpacking trips, and spent time learning Spanish. Alyssa lives in Jackson with her husband Brian Walker. She enjoys running, backpacking, hiking, skiing, and anything else in the outdoors.
Alyssa will be attending the Flatbread Company North Conway benefit night for Kismet this Thursday, May 19th. A portion of every pizza purchased will be donated to Kismet and a variety of exciting items and services will be raffled to help raise funds as well. All friends of the organization are encouraged to attend to welcome Alyssa to the team.
Kismet will also be hosting a yard sale this weekend, May 21-22, from 8am-2pm each day. The yard sale will be at 2017 West Side Road in North Conway. If you have items you would like to donate please contact Lisa at 603-730-2715.
Kismet Rock Foundation (Kismet) is a North Conway, New Hampshire based non-profit that enhances the physical, intellectual and emotional development of well-functioning but economically disadvantaged children by providing access to the immense value of a comprehensive education in technical rock climbing. By developing students’ potential, Kismet prepares students to positively contribute to their communities and their cultures throughout their lives.
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Bio for Alyssa, Kismet’s new Executive Director