Alisa Hauser is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in community management, journalism, and sales. Currently serving as the Community Program Manager at Evanta, a Gartner Company since May 2021, Alisa previously held the position of Account Executive at Netop, where responsibilities included prospecting new business and facilitating customer onboarding. A former reporter and producer for Block Club Chicago NFP and DNAinfo Chicago, Alisa covered a wide range of neighborhood stories, contributing significantly to local journalism. Alisa also founded The Pipeline, an e-newsletter that grew to over 4,000 subscribers, and has experience in online sales from a role at CareerBuilder. Alisa’s early career includes conference production within the telecommunications sector. Alisa holds a Bachelor's of Arts in English with a focus on Creative Writing from Ohio University.