Allison Wise
About Allison Wise
Allison Wise serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she focuses on enhancing diversity and inclusion within the government. She has extensive experience in diversity consulting and policy advising, having previously held leadership roles in various government agencies and co-founding a consulting firm.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Allison Wise serves as the Deputy Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing diversity and inclusion within the agency. She helps lead the Diversity & Inclusion in Government (DIG) Council, which emphasizes the recruitment, hiring, promotion, development, and retention of a diverse workforce.
Previous Experience at U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Prior to her current position, Allison Wise worked at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she was responsible for implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives across federal agencies. Her tenure at OPM lasted three years and was based in Washington, DC.
Background in Diversity and Inclusion
Allison Wise has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion, having served as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration from 2001 to 2018. Her 17-year tenure at the National Archives involved developing and executing strategies to promote a diverse workforce within the agency.
Education and Expertise
Allison Wise studied at Georgetown University, where she earned a degree in Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Management from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management with a focus on Finance from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business, which she completed from 1991 to 1995.
Consulting and Partnerships
Allison Wise co-founded WiseDecisions LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in providing innovative diversity and inclusion strategies to private organizations. Additionally, she co-founded the Federal Interagency Diversity Partnership and serves on its Executive Committee, contributing to collaborative efforts to enhance diversity across federal agencies.