Allison builds meaningful relationships with local funders to further our mission. Using our four core values as guide and inspiration, she also tends to our organizational culture. She plays a role on HFJ’s Leadership Team, supporting our grantmaking and programmatic strategy. Allison is inspired each day by HFJ’s bold vision to transform philanthropy while centering the wisdom of community leadership. She is committed to building an HFJ with her fabulous colleagues who exemplify and lead with our values. 

Allison launched our Giving Project program in 2015 and has substantive expertise in community-led fundraising and grassroots grantmaking practices. Allison is a graduate of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and the University of St. Thomas; she has nearly 15 years of experience in faith-based community organizing, housing justice, and immigration advocacy. Allison is rooted in South Minneapolis and loves exploring the vibrant food scene of the Twin Cities. 

Reach out to Allison if you work for a Minnesota-based funder that is looking to learn about our community-led grantmaking work, or if you are curious about other ways to partner and dream with us.