Allison Rutledge Parisi
About Allison Rutledge Parisi
Allison Rutledge Parisi is the Chief People Officer at CCS Fundraising, bringing over 15 years of experience in human resources. She has held various leadership roles, including positions at Macmillan Learning, Justworks, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Allison Rutledge Parisi serves as the Chief People Officer at CCS Fundraising, a global consulting firm that advises organizations on advancing important causes. She has held this position since 2024, contributing her expertise in human resources to enhance the firm's employee experience and align it with business strategy.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Allison held several significant positions in human resources. She was the Chief Administrative Officer at Macmillan Learning from 2015 to 2017 and served as the Senior Vice President of the People Team at Justworks from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, she was the Chief HR Officer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from 2017 to 2021 and the Chief People Officer at Fab.com from 2012 to 2014.
Legal and Administrative Background
Allison began her career in the legal field, working as an Associate at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP from 1998 to 2004. She later transitioned to Kaplan, where she served as Associate General Counsel from 2004 to 2006 and then as Chief Administrative Officer from 2007 to 2012. This legal and administrative experience has informed her approach to human resources.
Education and Qualifications
Allison holds a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, where she studied from 1994 to 1996. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Yale University, completing her studies there from 1981 to 1985. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in human resources and legal affairs.
Expertise in Employee Experience
With over 15 years of experience in human resources, Allison specializes in enhancing employee experience through effective communication, coaching, process improvement, performance management, and reward systems. Her focus on connecting business strategy to employee experience has been a key aspect of her career.