Angela Beairsto is program developer for Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors.ABOUT HER• Age: 50.• Education: Graduate of Notre Dame High School and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.• Occupation: Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors program director.• Family: Husband Kevin Beairsto; sons Joe, 24; Patrick, 23; and Christian, 21; daughter Madeline, 19.• Pets: “We’re empty-nesters all the way around. When our daughter left for college, she took the dog with her.”• Favorite books: “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee; “Gift from the Sea” by Anne Morrow Lindbergh; “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver,” and anything by Pat Conroy.• Favorite movies: “It’s a Wonderful Life” (always watch it on Christmas Eve while wrapping presents), “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “Home Alone.”• Favorite entertainers: Bare Naked Ladies, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, James Taylor, Sugarland and Adele
Turning 50 this year has had a positive impact on Angela Beairsto.
After college, she taught first grade for several years, married and raised four children. Now that they’re grown, she said, she’s ready to give back.
“For a long time, I’ve wanted to get into a nonprofit where I can use my talent and skills,” Beairsto said. “Turning 50 had an impact. I had a new freedom, and I wanted to do something to help others.”
Beairsto landed at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, a perfect match, she said. She works as program director at the center on 10th Street in downtown Chattanooga.