Alissa is a nationally acclaimed speaker, emcee, and TV host of more than 50 events throughout the U.S. Building on her work as a former professional child actress, Alissa has appeared on the stage and screen for the past two decades. Her topics include Alzheimer’s advocacy and caregiving, cultivating confidence, finding your passion, harnessing the power of social media, giving back, overcoming adversity, interview tips for landing your dream job, pageant training, and more!
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2024
CaringKind x Pavé the way fundraiser - CO-HOST, SPEaker; new york, ny
2021
imedia workshop- host; orlando, FL/virtual
National Charity League Awards Ceremony- Keynote Speaker; San Marino, CA/Virtual
CaringKind: The Heart of Alzheimer’s Caregiving Campaign- AMBASSADOR; New York, NY
New York Junior League 69th Annual Gala- Mistress of Ceremonies; New York, NY/Virtual
The alzheimer’s discovery foundation young professionals committee “friendraiser”- co-chair; new york, ny
California State Senate & Assembly- Alzheimer’s Association Advocate; Sacramento, CA/Virtual
the ballout- instagram host; new york, ny
2020
Thorp Veteran’s Day Ceremony- Keynote Speaker; Thorp, WA
Ellensburg High School- Motivational Speaker; Ellensburg, WA
2019
this is sf (kpix-tv CBS San francisco)- guest tv host; san francisco, ca
in the chair with justin anderson podcast (dear media)- recurring correspondent; beverly hills, ca
the ballout- instagram host; san francisco/los angeles, ca
2018
National Alzheimer’s Summit- Advocate; Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senate- US Against Alzheimer’s Advocate; Washington, D.C.
Valle Verde Elementary- Motivational Speaker; Walnut Creek, CA
U.S. Congress- Alzheimer’s Impact Movement Advocate; Washington, D.C.
Rotary International Meeting- Keynote Speaker; Pittsburgh, CA
Break a Sweat for Education- Speaker; Walnut Creek, CA
Pittsburg High School Female Empowerment Day- Panelist; Pittsburg, CA
the ballout- instagram host; san francisco/los angeles, ca
2017
Medill reports- anchor/video reporter; chicago, il
can-tv- TV guest host; chicago, il
Miss Johnston County Princess Talent Showcase- Emcee; Smithfield, NC
Rotary International Meeting- Keynote Speaker; Danville, CA
Forma Turkey Trot- Speaker; Walnut Creek, CA
girl scouts- motivational speaker; walnut creek, ca
2016
The Week at Duke in 60 Seconds (15 episodes)- TV Host; Durham, NC
Miss Johnston County Scholarship Pageant- Speaker; Smithfield, NC
imedia now- tv anchor; raleigh, NC
2015
Taiwan Ministry of Health Welfare delegation visit to duke university- Keynote Speaker (Alzheimer’s); Durham, NC
iMedia Foundation Workshop- Speaker; Raleigh, NC
Miss Clayton High School Pageant- Panelist; Clayton, NC
Duke University Women’s Center 25th Anniversary Party- Speaker; Durham, NC
The Week at Duke in 60 Seconds (15 episodes)- TV Host; Durham, NC
Benson Elementary School- Motivational Speaker; Benson, NC
Rotary International Meeting- Keynote Speaker; Clayton, NC
Wilson’s Mills Elementary School Awards Ceremony- Emcee, Keynote Speaker; Wilson Mill’s, NC
DeWayne’s Fashion in Bloom Event- Keynote Speaker; Selma, NC
Cleveland Elementary School Awards Ceremony- Keynote Speaker; Cleveland, NC
Miss Johnston County Outstanding Little Miss Pageant- Emcee; Benson, NC
2011
Dementia Caregiving Conference- Keynote Speaker; Grand Rapids, MI
Rockford Family Forum- Keynote Speaker; Rockford, IL
Read Aloud Day- Motivational Speaker; San Francisco, CA
American Legion 80th Anniversary Banquet- Speaker; San Francisco, CA
Capture the Dream honoring Barbara Eden- Speaker; San Francisco, CA
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk- Speaker; San Francisco, CA
2010
The California Governor and First Lady’s Women’s Conference- Speaker; Long Beach; CA
Maria Shriver’s March on Alzheimer’s- Speaker; Long Beach, CA
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk- Keynote Speaker; Redwood City, CA
FIJIs Across America Kick-off- Speaker (Alzheimer’s); Sherman Oaks, CA
Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day- Alzheimer’s Association Advocate; Sacramento, CA
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk- Speaker; San Francisco, CA
Leeza’s Place 2nd Anniversary Celebration- Speaker (Alzheimer’s); Sherman Oaks, CA
kabaret for kids- host; walnut creek, ca