Allison supports the Council’s growth, leading activities that strengthen capacity, foster learning and collaboration, uplift advocacy actions, and drive results and successes of partners and other stakeholders across our projects and initiatives. She has been a part of the local hospitality, food, and nonprofit sectors for over 18 years, including work with Hope & Main, local farmers markets, small food businesses, and WaterFire Providence. Allison is a Connecticut native, but after graduating from Johnson & Wales University she remains a proud Rhode Islander and currently lives in Warren. She is also an ambitious home cook, a spirited Bully breed advocate and owner, and a hopeful porch gardener.