08/21/2026
Introducing our 3rd of 3 newly elected board members at our last meeting, Alaina Hayford! Alaina began skating just under two years ago and has already progressed to the point where she transitioned incredibly smoothly right into our games and weekly scrimmages.
Alaina Hayford, USAF (Ret.) served fifteen years in the United States Air Force, from 2009 to 2024. Her career encompassed both technical and analytical disciplines, beginning as an Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Technician and later advancing into Maintenance Management Analysis. She deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, where her performance and contributions were formally recognized by the Commander of the Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component–Afghanistan (CJSOACA).
Following her retirement from military service, Ms. Hayford transitioned into leadership roles in finance, capital planning, and organizational strategy. She currently serves as the Director of Capital Planning & ESG at Discovery Senior Living, overseeing longterm capital strategy and sustainability initiatives for the largest privately owned senior living portfolio in the United States.
Ms. Hayford holds an M.B.A. in Growth & Innovation from the University of New Hampshire and is completing her M.S. in Project Management. She previously earned a B.S. in Environmental Science and two Associate degrees in aviation maintenance disciplines. She is the mother of two children, Natalie and Daniel, and enjoys long walks with her dogs, gardening, and exploring new hobbies. Thus mirrored in her personal path into hockey, beginning with learn to skate, progressing to learn to play, and ultimately leading her to the Skate for the 22 Foundation which provided renewed camaraderie and connection. She brings a mix of fresh ideas and young energy combined with strategic leadership and lived veteran experience to the Board.
Welcome to the Board, Alaina!
