Happy Anniversary Sandra Pizzaro!
Sandra Pizzaro Celebrates 9 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 9-year “AYN*niversary” to our Chief People & Culture Officer, Sandra Pizzaro, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA. Sandra first began working with Alexander in 2010 after serving in a role where she had the opportunity to network with the agency in identifying job opportunities for the county’s displaced […]
Happy Anniversary Carolyn Spence!
Carolyn Spence Celebrates 26 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 26-year “AYN*niversary” to our Chief Information Officer, Carolyn Spence! Carolyn came to the United States from Canada in 1997 and after applying for a couple of jobs, chose to work at Alexander because it aligned with her human services interests. She joined Alexander as a […]
Happy Anniversary Amanda Pottinger!
Amanda Pottinger Celebrates 18 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 18-year “AYN*niversary” to our Referral Development Director, Amanda Pottinger! Amanda joined Alexander in 2005 as a Behavioral Health Counselor. Through the years, Amanda has been a Group Home Supervisor, Service Authorizations Specialist, Process Integrity Auditor, Traffic Manager, Project Manager – Office of the CEO, and […]
Happy Anniversary Erika Moss!
Erika Moss Celebrates 10 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 10-year “AYN*niversary” to our Case Support Manager, Erika Moss! After graduating from UNC-Greensboro with degrees in Psychology and Theatre, Erika entered the professional world as a stage actress and technician for various resident theatres around the country. While she loved her years as a performer, […]
Mental Health Tips from Dr. Sedegah
Last month, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, we interviewed our very own, Nai’mah Sedegah, Ph.D, Senior Psychologist, to gather some important mental health insights. Dr. Sedegah shared her expertise on various topics related to mental health, including explaining emotions to children, coping strategies, self-care practices, and guidelines to seeking professional help for children […]
Happy Anniversary Lloiann Byers!
Lloiann Byers Celebrates 8 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 8-year “AYN*niversary” to our Lead Licensing Specialist, Lloiann Byers! Lloiann worked at Rutherford County DSS for 10 years as a foster care worker prior to working for Alexander. In that capacity, she was already familiar with the foster parents at Alexander, as she had been […]
Happy Anniversary Jesse Horn!
Jesse Horn Celebrates 11 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 11-year “AYN*niversary” to our Performance Improvement Manager, Jesse Horn! Jesse initially came to Alexander after previously working with gang involved youth in a Transitional Living Program near Philadelphia, PA prior to my moving to North Carolina in 2011. “Alexander had a good reputation from some […]
Happy Anniversary Lori Douglas!
Lori Douglas Celebrates 11 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 11-year “AYN*niversary” to our Performance Improvement Coordinator, Lori Douglas! Lori first began to work at Alexander 11 years ago after moving on from a previous company. “Alexander was a good fit for me and the position as Performance Improvement Coordinator allowed me to grow my […]
Spotlighting Women In Leadership: Carolyn Spence
During the month of March, we’ve been spotlighting women in leadership at Alexander Youth Network in honor of Women’s History Month. Today, for our final highlight, we will be featuring our Chief Information Officer, Carolyn Spence. Carolyn first joined Alexander Youth Network in 1997 as a case manager and during her time here, she’s played […]
Happy Anniversary Ronald Broome!
Ronald Broome Celebrates 10 Years at Alexander Youth Network! Happy 10-year “AYN*niversary” to one of our Senior Systems Architects, Ronald Broome! Ronald first began working at Alexander because it reminded him of another company that he really enjoyed working for prior to moving away from Ohio almost 12 years ago. “I love my team and […]
