Allison Alstrin
About Allison Alstrin
Allison Alstrin is a Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2021. With over 15 years of experience in various roles, she specializes in fostering collaboration and organizational growth within the non-profit sector.
Work at Unite Us
Allison Alstrin has served as the Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us since 2021. In this role, she focuses on launching Minnesota's coordinated care networks. Her responsibilities include ensuring that community-based organizations understand and engage in the collective value of participation. Alstrin is involved in designing and implementing initiatives that foster collaboration among various stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Non-Profit Management
Prior to her current role, Alstrin worked as the Executive Director at Love INC from 2015 to 2016. During her tenure, she led a non-profit turnaround, emphasizing the importance of bringing diverse groups together for analysis, planning, and action. She also served as a Project Consultant for Partnerships and Collaboration at Normandale Community College from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Allison Alstrin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Drake University, which she completed from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Loyola University Chicago, studying from 2001 to 2003. In 2016, she achieved a Mini Masters in Project Management from the University of St. Thomas.
Background in Financial Analysis
Alstrin's career began with roles that involved financial analysis and management. She worked as a Budget Analyst at Clemson University for one year in 2000-2001 and later served as a Financial Advisor to the Provost at the University of Hartford from 2003 to 2006. These positions provided her with foundational skills in financial oversight and strategic planning.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
Since 2016, Alstrin has been a Board Member of Project Got Your Back in Minnesota. In this capacity, she contributes to the organization's mission by analyzing its structure and operations, creating strategies, and engaging people in collaborative projects. Her involvement reflects her commitment to community engagement and organizational growth.