January 2026 Staff Member of the Month - Alisha Riser

What is your role at the YMCA? 

I work as the Food Service Coordinator!

Tell us a little about your Y-story. What made you want to come work at the YMCA? 

I use to help my mom in the kitchen at Parkersburg Catholic elementary school and I enjoyed seeing the kids eat and be thankful for their meals. Now I do the same thing here.

How has the YMCA impacted your life? 

It gives me motivation, to walk through the doors and be greeted with smiling faces. Also to be acknowledged and to be seen at a job is important.

What do you think the community needs to know about the YMCA of Parkersburg?

They have the best childcare program, with awesome teachers. The YMCA has so many programs, so many different things that you can do. They are a big part of the community! And I'm thankful to be working for them.

What is something you are proud of from the last year?

I'm proud to be apart of the YMCA team.