Alicia Lyons Email and Phone Number

Providing adaptive recreation and leisure opportunities to veterans in and around the Spokane area through the VA Healthcare System.

As a program manager, I oversee all cycling operations that include a fleet of more than 230 bikes, one full-time program staff, one seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Intern, and a full functioning seasonal bike rental shop. I help to develop and manage budgets and expenses for grant reporting totaling over $115,000.00. My role also includes the implementation of cycling, general programming, and veteran military programs. I also help to develop and maintain partnerships with prominent local organizations like Cascade Bicycle Club, Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Department of Transportation

As the Adaptive Reconditioning Coordinator, I provided adaptive recreation programming for wounded, injured, and ill service members in the Warrior Transition Battalion stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I coordinated and managed all adaptive recreation opportunities with local and national organizations, I also marketed programs and coordinated outreach to partners and service members to encourage active participation. Increased soldier participation in offered programs by 75%.

As a seasonal program coordinator with Outdoors for All, I delivered 80% of the organization's one-time custom events to community partners throughout the greater Seattle area. I helped track and maintain the quality for all adaptive equipment including over 75 adaptive bikes, 20 kayaks, rock-climbing gear, and camping equipment. I worked alongside staff and community partners on logistics and set up of specific events.

16-week internship following National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification and Eastern Washington University standards. Supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to provided community-based programming along with programs for wounded veterans.