Allison Pugina
About Allison Pugina
Allison Pugina serves as the Director of Strategy and Insights at TerrAscend, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background in strategy, insights, and management, she has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Canopy Growth Corporation and BDS Analytics.
Work at TerrAscend
Allison Pugina has served as the Director of Strategy and Insights at TerrAscend since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for guiding strategic initiatives and providing insights that drive business decisions. Her work is based in Colorado, United States, where she has contributed to the company's growth and development in the cannabis industry.
Previous Experience at Canopy Growth Corporation
Prior to her current position, Allison Pugina worked at Canopy Growth Corporation as a Category Manager from 2020 to 2022. In this role, she focused on managing product categories and developing strategies to enhance market performance. Her experience at Canopy Growth contributed to her expertise in the cannabis sector.
Education and Expertise
Allison Pugina studied International Politics and Economics at Middlebury College from 2002 to 2004. She furthered her education by completing the Executive Education: Management Analytics Program at Queen's University in 2016. Additionally, she holds a BA in Economics from the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studied from 2005 to 2006.
Career Background
Allison Pugina has a diverse career background, having held various positions in different industries. She worked as a Senior Account Manager at BDS Analytics for 11 months in 2019-2020, and as a Foodservice Insights Manager at Butterball, LLC from 2018 to 2019. Her experience also includes roles at Precima and Perishables Group, where she developed her skills in client services and account management.
Current Role at CorePower Yoga
In addition to her corporate roles, Allison Pugina has been a Yoga and Sculpt Instructor at CorePower Yoga since 2016. She is a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and also serves as a Bootcamp Coach in the Greater Chicago Area. This role reflects her commitment to health and wellness alongside her professional career.