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Allyson’s work at CCS includes interim management, campaign execution, planning studies, development assessments, and capacity building for organizations across social sectors. Allyson is the Founding Co-Chair of the People of Color/Multicultural Employee Resource Group (ERG) and is an active member of the firm’s DEI Working Group. She also serves on the DEI Subcommittee of CCS’ Board of Directors.

Allyson earned her bachelor’s degree at Clemson University (Spanish language and International Trade) and her Master of Science (Arts and Nonprofit Administration) at Boston University. A graduate of the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Program, she also served on the Chamber’s Board of Regents. Allyson is also a 2022 German Marshall Fellow and recipient of the 2018 Rockwood Leadership Institute’s Black Woman Leaders in Georgia recognition.

Allyson’s voice and impact in advocacy are nationwide and have a special reach to communities of color, women, and the disenfranchised.  She has helped create and open access to professional spaces, develop the next generation of leaders, and advocate for greater representation and influence within civil society. Allyson’s involvement with Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® includes service on its National Advisory Committee, which is a group of experts and thought leaders who champion equity for women of color across fundraising, philanthropy, and related fields.