Алисса Уокер

Alyssa joined the Charles Simeon Trust as the Director of Advancement Operations in 2016. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Alyssa Grew up in a Christian home. She earned a BA from the Moody Bible Institute in Biblical Languages, an MA in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College, and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Purdue University. Since doing her graduate work, Alyssa served as a Major Gifts and Grants Officer at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as a Lecturer and Director of Development at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek, Croatia, and as an advancement consultant for several churches, ministries, and seminaries. She has also taught the Bible and led ministries in various roles in local churches. She is married to Kevin (who serves as Director of Workshops at the Charles Simeon Trust). Alyssa is primarily responsible for coordinating the development efforts and helping our Executive Director to raise the operational budget each year. She is also involved with setting our communications strategy and works collaboratively with the rest of the team on projects.