Alyssa Purdy

Alyssa Purdy has a diverse work experience in various marketing and event management roles. Alyssa is currently working as the Director of Events and Marketing at Aspire Chicago since September 2022. Previously, they worked as a Marketing and Brand Manager at Finnleys from January 2022 to September 2022. Alyssa also served as the Marketing Director at RiseWell from June 2021 to January 2022. Before that, Alyssa worked as a Marketing Manager at St. Charles Business Alliance from November 2016 to June 2021. Alyssa has also worked as a Soccer Coach and Marketing Coordinator at Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club from July 2012 to November 2019. Additionally, they have experience as a Special Events Associate at Les Turner ALS Foundation from January 2015 to November 2016, and as a Program Coordinator at Tri County Special Recreation Association from July 2012 to December 2014. Alyssa's early career includes roles such as an Associate Area Director at Special Olympics Missouri from August 2011 to July 2012, and Support Staff/Head Instructor/Intern at Western DuPage Special Recreation Association from January 2006 to August 2011.

Alyssa Purdy obtained their Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University, where they studied from 2007 to 2011. After a brief gap, in 2013 they pursued a Certification of Nonprofit Management at the University of Illinois Chicago, completing their studies in 2015.