Meet Alissa Roston
Alissa Roston has been at the heart of Beverly Hills for over 40 years.
Her dedication to the community is evident through her various roles as an elected School Board member and President, City Commissioner and Chair, Rotary Club member and Past President as well as a member of various City and school committees. Alissa's commitment to giving back is unwavering, but what truly sets her apart is her authentic and collaborative approach to addressing local issues. Residents trust her because she always provides a straightforward and thoughtful perspective.
Alissa is deeply rooted in Beverly Hills and has been for decades. Together with her late husband, Dr. Warren Roston, she raised a loving family of four children – three boys, and a girl. As a family of six, they were actively involved in sports, volunteering, and the Temple Emanuel community, which continues to be an important part of Alissa's life. As a grandmother, she takes great joy in caring for the next generation of Rostons while continuing to serve the community of Beverly Hills.
Alissa's impact on our community has been profound and her decision to run for City Council is driven by her desire to foster greater transparency, dialogue and collaboration among all residents, business owners and other stakeholders in Beverly Hills. She is committed to making it an even better place to live, work, and raise families for generations to come.
Beyond her local community involvement, Alissa currently serves as a Trustee of Pitzer College and is an esteemed member of the Rotary Club. Her academic background includes studies at both Pitzer College and Johns Hopkins, where she gained expertise in finance, a field in which she excelled until her retirement from the Los Angeles Pulmonary Medical Group.
Alissa is committed to service, collaboration and creating positive change that will benefit Beverly Hills and its residents for years to come.
Alissa’s Resume
BHUSD LEADERSHIP
BHUSD Board of Education: 1999-2006, President and Member
California School Board Association Delegate
District Finance Committee Member
Beverly Hills Education Foundation (BHEF) Vice President
Beverly Vista PTA President, Vice President and Treasurer
PTA Council Treasurer
Beverly Hills High School Co-PTA President
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), M.A. International Studies
Pitzer College, B.A. International Relations
CITY INVOLVEMENT
Recreation and Parks Commission 2016-2022, Member, and Chair
Climate Action and Adaptation Committee Member 2022-23
Charitable Solicitations Commission Member and Chair
Citizen’s Police Academy graduate
PACT: Police and Community Together Steering Committee
Planning Committee for creation of Human Relations Commission
Beverly Hills Sister City Association Vice President
Co-Chair Special Olympics Host Committee
Co-Chair Centennial Anniversary Public Arts Program: “Arts of Palm”
CERT graduate
Sunshine Task Force
Team Beverly Hills
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Temple Emanuel, Beverly Hills, V.P. Budget and Finance, V.P. Resource Development, Chair of Capital Campaign, Humanitarian of the Year Award, 2010
Westside Jewish Community Center, V.P. Early Childhood Education
Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, Treasurer
Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in Foster Care
Recipient of the Embrace Civility Award
Jewish National Fund Women's Alliance
WIZO California General Advisory Board Member
Beverly Hills Women's Club
Women's Political Committee
GOVERNANCE EXPERIENCE
Pitzer College Board of Trustees 2014-Present. Executive Committee, Academic Affairs Committee Member and Chair, Student Affairs Committee Member and Chair, Budget Committee Member, Nominations and Governance Committee, Presidential Search Committee Member, Facilities and IT Committee
Rotary Club of Beverly Hills, President, Vice President, International Service, Vice President, Youth Services, Chair, Community Projects, Paul Harris Society Member
Temple Emanuel Beverly Hills, Board Member and Vice President
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Pulmonary Medical Group Financial Manager
United States Department of State, AID, Economic Analyst and Desk Officer
Union Bank, Beverly Hills Assistant Vice President