Alyssa Carrier is a 2022 Harvard NPLI Meta-Leader of the Year and is a sought-after management consultant, entrepreneur and civic leader who serves as a strategic advisor and counselor to leaders at state and federal level organizations. She is frequently called on to lead projects and assemble teams to provide program expertise and compassionate guidance before, during and after a disaster.
As CEO and Founder of AC Disaster Consulting, Alyssa continues to oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, leading the company through organizational growth and corporate streamlining while also rapidly deploying to multiple major disaster declarations to support impacted clients. Alyssa was recognized as an Outstanding Woman in Business and made the 40 Under 40 List by the Denver Business Journal. Alyssa recently achieved her vision by establishing the Alyssa Carrier Emergency Management Scholarship at her alma mater, the University of North Texas, dedicated to empowering women in emergency management.
In 2024, Alyssa’s 501c3, Carrier of Hope, was founded as a step towards creating a more just and inclusive world where everyone has the resources to thrive.
Alyssa is a driven athlete. She won multiple awards as a college soccer player. She completed the Leadville 100-mile running race in Colorado, qualified and ran in the Boston Marathon, finished two Ironman triathlons, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Fuji, and multiple 14’ers throughout Colorado. Alyssa is THE OG Swifty – and relates to Taylor’s quote, “There might be times when you put your whole heart and soul into something, and it is met with cynicism or skepticism, but you can’t let that crush you. You have to let that fuel you, please remember that you have the right to prove them wrong.”
Alyssa lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband Gavin, two stepsons Max (22) and Zak (20), her daughter Scarlett (2), and two dogs Mika and Tito.
