What it's like to work with me...

  • As a collaborator, Allison truly understands the power of building projects with strong foundations in values and vision. And as a coach, she is a guiding light, thoughtfully providing clarity and guidance that both challenges and encourages personal and professional growth.

    Clarisa Reyes-Becerra, JD, Programs Director, Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño

  • Working with Allison has been a gift. As a coach, she brings an intuitive mix of wayfinding and flexibility, tenderness and humor that created the exact kind of safe and brave space I needed to get unstuck and engage my future with greater confidence.

    Melissa Mendes Campos, Nonprofit Writer & Consultant

  • Allison is a first-rate social impact consultant and facilitator who brings compassion, strategic thinking, and a strength-based approach to every project. She has an unwavering commitment to unlocking the leadership potential in everyone, especially those who have been put most at risk in our society. She holds herself and her clients to high standards because she knows the work we are doing in the community is worth it … and she does so with joy and love.

    Francine Rodd, Executive Director, First 5 Monterey County

  • "From the moment we engaged her services, Allison's professionalism, insights and strategic guidance have propelled our projects forward. She helps organizations refine their paths and uncover ones they did not know existed. I constantly recommend her."

    Michael Castro, MPH, Director of Community Initiatives and Partnerships, Community Foundation for Monterey County

  • “Allison strikes the perfect balance between humility and decisiveness. Her approach is characterized by genuine curiosity and heart, and she is a fierce advocate for social justice.

    Dena Loijos, MPH, Chief Equity and Impact Officer, Santa Cruz Community Health

  • Allison's warmth and genuine care create meaningful conversations that help you uncover your true desires, overcome obstacles, and take action toward your dreams. She has a unique ability to guide you while allowing you to figure out things for yourself.

    Teresa Ruiz, MA, Owner, Dream Catch Consulting

  • Working with Allison is like having a skilled conductor harmonizing a symphony, leading our initiative to reach new heights and benefit countless families in our community.

    Julio Neri Andrade, Director of Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County

  • “Allison combines deep listening and a results orientation in her approach, which manifests as a willingness to try things on and learn with others. If I had to use one word to describe my experience of working with Allison, it would be intentional.”

    Annabelle Berrios, JD, MA, Social Impact Consultant

  • Working with Allison is having a thought partner who always asks the right question. Her knowledge of organizing and building power helps create strategy, processes, and direction. She is a fierce and caring leader with hands-on experience and commitment to racial justice, which makes her exceptional.

    Sarait Martinez, PhD, Executive Director, Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

— Marianne Williamson