SRQ MAGAZINE | 2026 35 Under 35 Honoree - Alyssa "Ali" Orme

Alyssa “Ali” Orme

VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR TRUST OFFICER | CALDWELL TRUST COMPANY

SHARE WITH US A CURRENT TOPIC OR TREND THAT YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT AT THE LOCAL LEVEL:

A current topic or trend that I am concerned about at the local level would be how the rapid, extensive development of the Sarasota Bay area is affecting our natural wildlife and ecosystem. While I want the Sarasota area to grow, flourish and prosper, I have concerns about how rapid expansion throughout Florida has reduced natural wetlands and decreased our natural water quality. These issues are not new to Florida. Considering Florida is one of the United State’s fastest growing states, I think these issues need to become our top priority for resolution. We cannot risk the integrity of our beautiful state by ignoring the environmental changes that are occurring with our growing population.If we want to keep attracting new residents, we need to do it in a way that is sustainable and keeps this state preserved, healthy, and amazing. In my tenure in Sarasota, I am happy to say that I see these topics being discussed more frequently at a local and state level and I pray that it stays at the forefront of discussion.

Change your thoughts and you can change your world

—Alyssa “Ali” Orme

WHAT MISTAKE IN YOUR CAREER TAUGHT YOU THE BIGGEST LESSON?

In my opinion, “mistake” indicates blame or personal failing. I wouldn’t say that anything in my career has been a mistake, rather, it is an opportunity for growth. I have been fortunate in my career to be surrounded by amazing, successful mentors and coworkers, many of whom are very tenured in their career. For a long time (and sometimes even still), I feared that my work or voice was not as powerful as those more tenured in the industry. I expressed these concerns to a mentor of mine who quickly made me realize that this was an area of growth for me. Instead of fearing that my age implied a lack of knowledge, I should take it as an opportunity to express new ways of looking at things or improving ‘old’ processes that could be done more efficiently. They helped me learn that age/experience does not imply or signify your worth or knowledge level with a company… everyone, regardless of age, has a perspective that should in invaluable to any company. It is something I have found invaluable and hope to spread to the next generation entering our industry.

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