Alyssa Belasco

Alyssa Belasco is a native of Rochester, New York, with a love for her hometown and personal mission to be an ambassador for Rochester’s renaissance. She is passionate about helping Rochester thrive through various philanthropic efforts, supporting local business and cultural ventures, and promoting the growth of nonprofit organizations within her community. Alyssa is a seasoned marketing, communications, special events, and nonprofit development professional and consultant. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Council, an affiliate of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, and chairs their Communications and Programs, focusing on supporting professional women at all stages of their career. Alyssa volunteers as an organizer and curator with TEDxRochester, celebrating ideas worth spreading in a community worth building. She also serves on the Rochester Institute of Technology School of Communication, Advertising and Public Relations Advisory Board, High Falls Women's Film Festival Board of Directors, and has resumed her role volunteering with the Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley, where she previously worked as their Director of Development and Programs. In 2016, Alyssa was a finalist for the (Greater Rochester) ATHENA Young Professional Award, as well as being named one of Rochester’s “Forty Under 40." She is a 2017 graduate of the Leadership Rochester program, which brings together emerging and existing leaders over the course of nine months to discuss the significant issues affecting Rochester NY and Monroe County. Alyssa lives in the North Winton Village neighborhood of Rochester, NY with her husband, William Kalish, five pound Yorkie, Ollie, and big boy Max—an 82 pound yellow lab rescue pup. She is a lover of vegetarian eats, viral animal videos, and taking advantage of all things local wherever she goes. She's also a self-proclaimed stationery supply hoarder.

Empowering women and girls

All roads lead to Rochester (think “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon”)

Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Yoga