Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Alissa Sanderson has a diverse and extensive work experience. Alissa began their career as a Public Relations and Creative Services Intern at Drake University Athletics Department in 2007. Alissa then worked as a Copy Desk Intern and News Assistant at Des Moines Register from August 2007 to May 2008. In 2008, they joined Spectra Venue Management as a Marketing and Public Relations Intern and later took on various roles as Marketing Coordinator, Director of Marketing, and Midwest Regional Director of Marketing. Alissa worked at Spectra Venue Management until August 2013. From 2013 to 2017, they served as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Trail Drive Management Corp. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Marketing and Communications at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City since August 2021.
Alissa Sanderson earned a BA in JMC and BA in Law, Politics and Society from Drake University from 2005 to 2009. Alissa later completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Colorado State University from 2016 to 2018.
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Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City ("The J") opened in 1914 in midtown Kansas City, Missouri, and has grown and adapted to serve the changing needs of Greater Kansas City's Jewish and secular communities. We continuously offer the finest in recreational, social and educational services as our facilities have transitioned to southern Overland Park, Kansas. Our Mission The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is to enrich our diverse community by cultivating an inclusive environment built upon Jewish values, heritage and culture. We offer programs of excellence that enhance wellness, meaning and joy from generation to generation. Our Facility Your membership to The J gives you the following benefits: -Fitness & Sports: includes 75+ FREE Group Exercise classes, Personal Training, 3 Swimming pools, Basketball, Racquetball, CrossFit, TechnoGym Cardio and Strength Equipment, spa quality locker rooms and much more! -Children's Programs: including Camps, After School Care, Vacation Days and our Nationally Accredited Child Development Center (CDC). -Cultural Arts: including the annual Jewish Film Festival, various theatre productions, Jewish Arts Festival and a variety of other performers and events throughout the year! -Adult Jewish Learning: includes a huge number of learning opportunities as well as interfaith programming. -Heritage JCC: fun programs and events for seniors age 65+. -School of Dance: dance classes for a variety of ages and skill levels. The J is a pluralistic Jewish Community who serves the needs of the entire Greater Kansas City Community. We are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. As a community JCC we offer a newly renovated fitness facility, excellent youth programs, cultural arts events for all ages, adult Jewish learning programs, senior adult activities and much more!