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As Senior Director of Membership, Alyssa is responsible for membership growth, engagement and retention for the association. She has more than 15 years of experience in association roles including membership, marketing, education, public relations and event planning. Prior to this role in membership, Alyssa was the Communications and Marketing Manager, Membership for IFMA, the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals. In addition, she was in membership, marketing and education leadership roles for the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, CORFAC International and the National Glass Association. Alyssa currently lives in North Carolina with her family.
Recent Posts by Alyssa Kirkman:
by Alyssa Kirkman, on Mar 13, 2026 4:59:59 AM
The trucking industry is always changing. Regulations shift, technology advances, and workforce dynamics evolve. Professionals who stay informed stay competitive, and companies that invest in learning stay strong. WIT is …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Mar 3, 2026 9:38:48 AM
If you could hop in a time-traveling truck and give your rookie self a piece of advice… what would you say? And maybe more importantly, would she even listen? That …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Feb 16, 2026 12:52:42 PM
A new year brings new beginnings —and new opportunities to connect. Our community continues to grow and evolve as members step into new roles, change career paths, join the industry, …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Feb 2, 2026 5:00:00 AM
Relationships are at the heart of professional growth, and they are one of WIT’s greatest strengths. From informal peer conversations to structured mentoring opportunities, the connections you build through WIT …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Jan 6, 2026 11:02:02 AM
January always brings a sense of possibility, a fresh calendar, new goals, and a chance to think differently about how you want to. Women in Trucking is a year-round resource …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Dec 18, 2025 4:21:34 PM
One of the strengths of the Engage forum is how openly members discuss real operational challenges and how quickly others jump in to help. A recent question sparked a thoughtful …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Dec 16, 2025 1:15:20 PM
Attendees learned from subject matter experts on such issues as transferable skills in trucking, the importance of mentorship, the state of the trucking industry, and how research is driving innovation …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Dec 2, 2025 10:53:35 AM
The Accelerate! Conference may have wrapped, but the spark you felt and the connections you made, the ideas you gathered, and the motivation you gained can carry you forward long …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Sep 16, 2025 1:45:02 PM
Whether you’re behind the wheel, in the office, on the shop floor, or leading from the boardroom, the ability to share experiences, ask questions, and access valuable resources is important …
Read Storyby Alyssa Kirkman, on Aug 18, 2025 8:00:00 AM
At Women In Trucking (WIT), we believe that strong connections build strong careers—and an even stronger community. That’s the vision behind the new WIT Connections, a platform designed to foster …
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