Allison Schwartz (she/her) is a native New Yorker with a BA in English and Film & Television Studies from the University of Vermont and an MSc in Global Development from the University of Manchester. In her relatively short career, Allison has had the opportunity to help maximize the impact of organizations in Australia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Rwanda, and of course, the United States. While she generally works in global development and research, she is a lifelong patron of the arts and is eager to support organizations that enable the creative spirit of her city to survive and thrive. In addition to nonprofit development, Allison is a seasoned copywriter and is beginning to dip her toes in the world of graphic design.