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Alysha-Aubrey Bursey is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and member engagement, currently serving as the Sr. Director of Affinity Programs at 1871 since August 2017. Bursey has effectively transitioned through various roles within the organization, including Director of Affinity Programs and Affinity Program Manager, where responsibilities included leading source discovery, connecting members to opportunities, and managing membership marketing content. Additional leadership experience includes serving as a Special Projects Manager and contributing significantly as a Membership Associate by enhancing onboarding processes and orchestrating successful intern fairs. Prior roles include Executive Assistant at Birken Law Office PLLC and Business Development and Location Manager at Fueled Collective. Bursey holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Business from McNally Smith College of Music.
1871
"1871 is a not-for-profit community endeavor and an entrepreneurial hub for digital startups. It is a collaborative space that helps digital designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs build their startups, share ideas, and change the world.1817 is organizing the Sports Technology Symposium in the Fall of 2018. Application is live until July20th: , https://www.f6s.com/1871sportstechsymposiumLocated in the famed Merchandise Mart, the 50,000-square-foot facility provides Chicago startups with programming, access to mentors, educational resources, potential investors, and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs that help them on their path to building successful businesses. 1871 is the flagship project of the CEC."