Alison Eades
About Alison Eades
Alison Eades serves as the Operations Manager for Taste of the Nation at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry, a position she has held since 2018. With a background in culinary events and a degree in Political Science from Furman University, she has accumulated extensive experience in operations and event coordination within the nonprofit sector.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Alison Eades serves as the Operations Manager for Taste of the Nation at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's mission to end childhood hunger in the United States. In her role, she oversees various operational aspects of culinary events, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively.
Previous Experience at Share Our Strength
Prior to her current role, Alison Eades worked at Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry in various capacities. She served as an Operations Associate for Culinary Events from 2016 to 2018, and as an Operations and Events Coordinator for Culinary Events from 2015 to 2016. Her experiences in these positions provided her with a solid foundation in event management and operations within the nonprofit sector.
Experience at Capital Area Food Bank
Alison Eades was employed as the Cooking Matters Coordinator at the Capital Area Food Bank of DC from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she coordinated programs aimed at educating individuals about nutrition and cooking, contributing to the food bank's mission to alleviate hunger in the community.
Educational Background
Alison Eades earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from Furman University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she participated in a Dutch Studies Exchange Program at the University of Groningen starting in 2011, further broadening her academic experience.
Internship Experience
Alison Eades has completed several internships that have shaped her career. She interned at Share Our Strength as a Cooking Matters Intern in 2013 for two months, and worked as a Research Intern at Project Vote Smart in 2012 for two months. These internships provided her with valuable insights into nonprofit operations and research methodologies.