Bristal McAlister

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland Inc.(JA), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people to succeed in a rapidly changing economy, has added Bristal McAlister to manage itselementary capstone program, JA BizTown.

In this role, McAlister will be responsible for ensuring a successful JA BizTown experience for students, educators, and volunteers. JA BizTown combines in-classlearning with a day-long visit to a simulated, fully interactive town. The program includes 12 required, teacher-taught, in-class sessions, of which McAlister will be responsible for organizing and supervising.

“JA BizTownhas been visited bythousands of students because it’s a critical, hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to the real world of work,,”said Jennifer Bodensiek, President and CEO of JA of Central Maryland. “Her experience as a program director will be a tremendous asset to JA.”

Most recently, McAlister was a program director for Hot Spots Extended Care Program where she worked closely withwith children and staff members. Additionally, she served as an assistant inclusion director for the Jewish Community Center,providing direct support to staff and parents.

McAlister graduated from West Chester University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2010, she graduated with a Master of Science degree from Slippery Rock University. McAlister also has a Maryland educator certificate.

About Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is part of the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, JACMD provides hands-on programs that show more than 47,500 K-12 students each year the realities of how careers, money and business ownership work. JA experiences are proven to give students the edge in college completion, career readiness, earning potential, and business start-up. For more information, visit www.jamaryland.org.