Team Spotlight: Alyssa Pennell

    1. When did you start at Koss Olinger?  August 2021

    2. What is your role at Koss Olinger?  Client Liaison/Corporate Scheduler

    3. Where did you grow up? George Town, Cayman Islands/Apopka, FL

    4. Do you have pets? If yes, tell us about them. I have an orange tabby named Sokka and a tortoiseshell named Katara. They are siblings but couldn’t be more opposite of one another. Sokka believes he’s a dog or baby depending on the day, and Katara is the most uncoordinated cat you would ever meet. I love them both dearly.

    5. What is something people would find surprising to learn about you? I wouldn’t consider myself to be a very extroverted person. I’m often shy when meeting new people and don’t like to be the center of attention.

    6. What do you consider to be your best quality? My empathy for others.

    7. If you could have dinner with one famous person from history, who would it be and why? Elizabeth I–I have been fascinated with her since I was a child. While her childhood alone is enough to discuss for a lifetime, I have always found her commitment to her independence during a time when women were expected to be in the shadows inspiring. She was headstrong, bold, and extremely resilient. I would definitely want to pick her brain and see what kept her going through her life.

    8. What is the best advice you ever received? My grandfather passed this saying down to me from his mother–“A good name is better than a pocketful of money.” I am reminded that it matters most how we treat each other at the end of the day. My kindness and love for others are the most important legacy I would like to leave behind.

    9. What is your superpower? My ability to see the best in people.

    10. What is your favorite food? Oxtail (this is a popular dish from my country).

    11. What do you think is your biggest contribution to the Koss Olinger team? As I consider myself a very empathetic person and I care deeply about the connections I make, I am always looking for ways to improve the lives of those around me. I would also consider myself a problem-solver at heart and love finding solutions whenever possible.