Alison Gillum
Director of Community Engagement
Alison@GuidingLightWorks.org
616-451-0236 x119
A quote Alison loves:
“Your world will expand for every step you dare to take outside your comfort zone.” – Maria Irving
What Alison does at Guiding Light:
I oversee community outreach efforts to help more women and men access recovery support through Guiding Light.
Favorite part of the job:
Connecting the community to the transformative work being done at Guiding Light.
Freetime fun:
I try to stay active (working out, hiking, etc.), and love checking out all the great restaurants we have in GR, beach time, concerts, and theater.
Favorite Guiding Light experiences:
The One Year Celebrations are the best. It’s so inspiring to hear the men and women’s testimonies of how Guiding Light has changed their lives.
Favorite GLR lunch question:
Ask someone at the table to provide you feedback.
Favorite place to eat:
Mangiamo
Adjectives that describe Alison:
Approachable, resourceful, and trustworthy.
One of Alison’s quirky loves:
History