OUR STAFF
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Alesen Corella - Founder
An avid yard-saler and thrifter all her life and after having raised all three children she asked herself, "what would be a fun thing to do the rest of my life?" Her grandmother was the first original "hippie" and created a magical garden from dumpster diving her local alleyways. She passed on her love of no waste and re-purposing to all 13 of her grandchildren. Alesen is also passionate about working with people in helping them find their passions, gifts and abilities and putting them to work in those strengths so that they can find meaningful, purposeful fulfilling work. She is excited to be able to partner with great people doing great work for others in our community to help them do even more great work! A Thrift store seemed a natural platform in which to do all these things. Thus the vision of Gatherings was born. |
Colette Bates -
Colette has had a long career in retail, jewelry, books and clothes after which she worked many years at the library. Her passions are books, jewelry (especially rhinestones), her husband, her friends and cats Bella and Buddy. She loves the philosophy of Gatherings, the people she works with, and helping the customers. "Its not just a shop, its an experience and I am very grateful to be a part of it."
Colette has had a long career in retail, jewelry, books and clothes after which she worked many years at the library. Her passions are books, jewelry (especially rhinestones), her husband, her friends and cats Bella and Buddy. She loves the philosophy of Gatherings, the people she works with, and helping the customers. "Its not just a shop, its an experience and I am very grateful to be a part of it."
Lisa Black - Cashier, Warehouse, shoes
Lisa enjoys people, reading, hiking, biking, the ocean, and hanging out with friends and family.
She likes meeting people at Gatherings from the community and those traveling to thrift shop from outside of the area too.
She enjoys finding bargains and learning how others re-purpose items from the store.
Lisa enjoys people, reading, hiking, biking, the ocean, and hanging out with friends and family.
She likes meeting people at Gatherings from the community and those traveling to thrift shop from outside of the area too.
She enjoys finding bargains and learning how others re-purpose items from the store.
Tami Shores
Tami has lived in Atascadero her whole life. She started a career in nursing working at local convalescent homes and hospitals. She loves the Lord and all her family. She loves being a grandma and spoiling them all. She got interested in Gatherings from a friend. She loves the customers and community and making them happy. She is grateful to be a part of the family here at Gatherings.
Tami has lived in Atascadero her whole life. She started a career in nursing working at local convalescent homes and hospitals. She loves the Lord and all her family. She loves being a grandma and spoiling them all. She got interested in Gatherings from a friend. She loves the customers and community and making them happy. She is grateful to be a part of the family here at Gatherings.
Melissa Pecot
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Brenda Ross - Book Keeper
Brenda loves the Lord, enjoys cooking, being in the great outdoors and spending time with family.
She discovered Gatherings Thrift by way of one of their healthy eating potluck group “gatherings” and was smitten by its charm. The store’s mission “to be a light in the community” was something she was drawn to. She began volunteering and most recently has been working on staff as an administrative assistant/bookkeeper.
Brenda loves the Lord, enjoys cooking, being in the great outdoors and spending time with family.
She discovered Gatherings Thrift by way of one of their healthy eating potluck group “gatherings” and was smitten by its charm. The store’s mission “to be a light in the community” was something she was drawn to. She began volunteering and most recently has been working on staff as an administrative assistant/bookkeeper.
Theresa Farris - board member
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Julie Smith - Board Member
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Melody Pietsch - Board Member
A native to SLO county, born and raised, Melody has 3 children (2 girls and a boy) and 3 granddaughters. God has enabled her to use her skills in financial organization to be a part of the Gatherings team. She looks forward to using her financial skills, but even more, she looks forward to coming alongside people to help them realize their God-given abilities and interests which is one of her deepest passions. She is so thankful to be a part of this adventure. |