Alicia Chalmers rejoined The Patterson Foundation as a consultant and is eager to make a positive impact on the community. She leverages her training from The Harwood Institute to lead and facilitate meaningful conversations that promote trust, systemic change, and shared values.

Alicia was on the team at Manatee Community Foundation (MCF) for 6 years. As the Manager of Donor Engagement, she focused on building strong relationships with donors, families, professional advisors, and community partners to help them achieve their charitable goals. Most recently, she served as the Community Engagement Manager, where she enhanced MCF's presence and impact through social media.

Before her tenure at MCF, Alicia spent 6 years as an initiative consultant at The Patterson Foundation, working on various community initiatives such as Legacy of Valor, the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Aspirations to Actions, and Age-Friendly Sarasota.

Alicia is also a dedicated community volunteer and leader who believes in the power of relationships and connections. She is a Past-President of the Junior League of Sarasota, has served on numerous nonprofit boards, and is currently the Vice President of Membership for the Cotillion Club of Sarasota and on the Ringling College Town Hall Speakers Series committee. A native of the Suncoast and a University of Florida graduate, Alicia lives in Lakewood Ranch with her husband, two sons, and their chihuahua, Smiley. She enjoys enjoy traveling, playing mahjong, and spending countless hours at their sons' sporting events.

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To contact Alicia: AChalmersTPF@gmail.com