Serena Named Top 25 Community Influencers of 2025 in Hillgrove Avenue Magazine

Our very own CEO, Serena Alaily, was named one of the top 25 community influencers by Hillgrove Avenue Magazine!

In her latest feature, Serena shares a look at the people, experiences, and opportunities shaping Aspire’s work, along with the lessons she’s learned as both a leader and a mother.

From the full renovation of one of our Community Homes, creating a welcoming space where people with disabilities can live with greater independence, to expanding employment training opportunities that help people build skills and pursue meaningful careers, Serena reflects on the milestones that continue to open doors to connection, confidence, and possibility.

She also highlights Aspire’s growing employment training opportunities, including partnerships with local businesses that are helping people with disabilities build skills, gain experience, and pursue meaningful careers in the warehouse and food service industries.

Beyond Aspire, Serena also opens up about balancing leadership and motherhood, sharing how patience, empathy, resilience, and the support of others have shaped her perspective.

Serena reminds us that progress is about people and creating spaces where everyone belongs. Possibility truly knows no bounds.

Congratulations, Serena, on this well-deserved recognition!

Read Serena’s full feature here