Allison Villegas Roman
About Allison Villegas Roman
Allison Villegas Roman is a Senior Associate in Insights at Acumen, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Human Rights from Hunter College and a Master's Degree in Climate and Society from Columbia University.
Current Role at Acumen
Allison Villegas Roman serves as a Senior Associate in Insights at Acumen, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on analyzing data and providing insights that support Acumen's mission in the Greater New York City Area. Her work contributes to the organization's efforts in addressing global poverty and promoting sustainable development.
Previous Experience in Environmental Sustainability
Prior to her role at Acumen, Allison worked at the Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability as a Teaching Assistant in 2017 for three months. She also gained experience as a Research Assistant at the Center on Global Energy Policy for three months in the same year. Additionally, she interned at Argonne National Laboratory as a Sustainable Bioenergy Intern for two months in 2016.
Experience at National Audubon Society
Allison served as a Development Coordinator at the National Audubon Society from 2018 to 2020. During her two-year tenure, she contributed to the organization's fundraising and development initiatives, focusing on conservation efforts in Illinois.
Educational Background
Allison holds a Bachelor's Degree with a triple major in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Human Rights from Hunter College, which she completed in 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Climate and Society from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.