About Alyssa Bright

Ally Bright, the owner of Bright Horizon, is an Indiana Officiant, philanthropist, former teacher, event planner, and public speaker. She graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education and a minor in Political Science. Currently, she is pursuing a Master's Degree from the Lily Family School of Philanthropy.

 

Ally recently transitioned from the teaching world into philanthropic work with over a year at Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity, and is now working as a Development Officer for Kiwanis International. She also volunteers for the Association of Fundraising Professionals and helps their membership engagement and planning for the Indiana Philanthropy Awards. This year she is the Co-Chair of the Awards event and is focused on creating a New Fundraiser Network for the Indiana Chapter of AFP. 

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Her other goals in life are to help others and to bring a positive and productive mindset to any team she is on. She has a strong work ethic and is not afraid to speak up or take charge. This goal of helping others is seen in her work volunteering for Foster Success, Indy Humane, and in the Broad Ripple Community. Her main focuses are helping future generations be empowered and helping animals find forever homes.

 

Ally is a key public speaker as she has been honored on many occasions to represent organizations due to her dynamic personality and ability to speak extemporaneously and engage audiences. She presented to peers at Eastwood on creating a strong classroom environment around student collaboration and presented about PLC's at the MSDWT Summer district conference.