Nice to Meet You!
Did you know that the In and Out-of-School Time field has some of the greatest working professionals that ‘Inspire Youth, Inspire Learning, and Inspire Change’ year-round? TEAMBOOST proudly features BOOST Partners, Ambassadors, and Leadership Team members in the GTKY (Getting to Know You) collaborative blog series! As we finish up the series, we are delighted to Get To Know BOOST Leadership Team Member, Alyson “AB” Bryant (her/she).
Thank you, Alyson, for your meaningful contributions to the BOOST community! We appreciate you!
Get to Know BOOST Leadership Team Member Alyson “AB” Bryant (her/she)
Alyson is the Program Director for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach in Long Beach, CA.
What is one thing that motivates you? Share your inspiration.
Those around me who challenge themselves to do better!
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them!
Yess!! French Bulldogs Thor “Thunder Hammer” and Storm
What go-to song would you sing at Karaoke night?
Spice Girls – “I Wanna”
Share any unique hobbies or talents.
I really enjoy braiding hair.
Favorite animal noise?
A pig (reminds me of my dog LOL)
What is your most treasured book to read?
“Where Sleeping Girls Lie”
Share an inspirational quote that resonates with you.
“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.”- Oprah Winfrey
What advice would you give your teenage self?
Stay true to yourself.. it all works out!
If you really knew me you would know that…
My tattoos tell a story.
Today for breakfast I had…
Protein oatmeal.
From all of us here at TEAMBOOST, thank you, Alyson, for sharing your leadership with us. You are a wonderful partner and a shining light for youth!