Tessa Lyons

Tessa Lyons is an experienced events manager and advancement expert with a strong background in fundraising and partnership development within the sports and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as Events Manager at One World Surgery since April 2023, Tessa previously held the role of Advancement Manager at Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center, where responsibilities included managing fundraising initiatives and donor relations. Prior experience includes Partnership Sales Manager at Charleston Tennis, LLC, where Tessa facilitated sponsorship agreements for the Volvo Car Open, and a Marketing, Communications, and Event Manager role at Sports+Plus LLC, managing major events and creative marketing strategies. Tessa also has experience as a graduate assistant women's tennis coach at Ball State University and held various positions in sales and marketing internships. Tessa's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Arts in Journalism from Ball State University.