City Year Columbia announces new director of development and operations
August 19, 2015
Alton D. Adams, Capital City Club’s Longest Serving Hospitality Professional, Joins City Year Columbia;
Columbia Community Can Welcome Adams to City Year on Wednesday, September 16
COLUMBIA, SC – City Year Columbia, an education-focused, national organization that unites young people for a year of service in high-need schools, names Alton D. Adams Director of Development and Operations. In this role, Adams will lead the organization’s efforts to fully leverage events, communications and stewardship to engage more individuals in City Year’s work in Richland County School District 1 and Lexington County School District Four.
At the upcoming City Year Recognition and Appreciation Reception on Wednesday, September 16, the public can welcome Adams, meet the 2015-2016 City Year AmeriCorps members, Advisory Board, and staff. The reception brings City Year and the community together to celebrate the start of another school year and thank outgoing board members for their service.
“Alton’s natural ability to build authentic relationships with diverse groups of people and coordinate successful events, along with his tremendous energy, make him the perfect fit for City Year’s culture of service and idealism,” said Executive Director and Vice President Dr. Gail Wilson-Giarratano. “His creative spirit and commitment to the community make him the right choice at the right time for our organization.”
Before coming to City Year, Adams worked at The Capital City Club since its beginning. Most recently, Adams has been the highly visible and respected Maître d and Operations Manager. Adams ensured the club was always member-ready with his impeccable attention to detail, consummate diplomacy and personalized approach. He previously led several key departments, including catering sales, membership, and member relations, with proven success.
City Year Columbia deploys 24 City Year AmeriCorps members to serve as full-time tutors and mentors in grades three through nine.
About City Year
City Year is dedicated to helping students and schools succeed. City Year partners with public schools in 27 urban, high-poverty communities across the U.S. Diverse teams of City Year AmeriCorps members serve full-time in high-poverty urban schools, providing high-impact student, classroom, and school-wide support to help students stay in school and on track to graduate from high school, ready for college and career success. A proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network, City Year is made possible by support from the Corporation for National and Community Service, school district partnerships, and private philanthropy from corporations, foundations and individuals. For more information, go to: http://www.cityyear.org/columbia.
