In our hometown of Schenectady, NY, my sister received a Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor declaring September 24, 2025, Alissa Calabria Quinn Day.

WHEREAS, Alissa Calabria Quinn was born in Albany, New York, the daughter of Dr. Frank and Angela Calabria, and moved to Schenectady at the age of four when her father joined Union College as a professor in the psychology department; and

WHEREAS, Alissa attended Zoller Elementary School, Oneida Middle School, and graduated as the salutatorian of the Mont Pleasant High School Class of 1980, later earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Economics from Union College; and

WHEREAS, Alissa blazed a trail in the field of wealth management in the Capital District, achieving the role of Senior Vice President – Wealth Management and Financial Advisor of the Quinn Wealth Management Group, all while raising her son John and daughter Rachel; and

WHEREAS, Alissa is an international award-winning ballroom dancer, having first developed her passion for dance in Schenectady while watching her parents dance, and she has continued to share that love of ballroom dancing with others; and

WHEREAS, Alissa is also a published author and a recognized community leader, crediting her education in Schenectady and her development through the Schenectady Business and Professional Women’s Club Individual Development Program, which empowered her personal and professional growth; and

WHEREAS, through her leadership and community involvement, Alissa has supported children’s dance programs, the nonprofit Girls Inc., and numerous initiatives in business and finance, inspiring and uplifting countless individuals throughout Schenectady and beyond.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GARY MCCARTHY, Mayor of the City of Schenectady,

do hereby proclaim September 24, 2025, as Alissa Calabria Quinn Day in the City of Schenectady. On behalf of our community, we celebrate her achievements, her dedication, and her many contributions that have enriched the lives of so many.