Allyson Howe
About Allyson Howe
Allyson Howe is a Youth Programs Senior Specialist at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse educational background, including a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College, and has held various roles in youth engagement and development.
Work at University of Colorado
Allyson Howe has been serving as the Youth Programs Senior Specialist at the University of Colorado since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing programs aimed at engaging youth in various educational and developmental activities. Her work contributes to the university's mission of fostering youth engagement and support within the community.
Previous Experience at Jefferson County Public Health
Prior to her current position, Howe worked at Jefferson County Public Health as a Youth Engagement Specialist from 2018 to 2020. During her two years in this role, she was responsible for initiatives that promoted health awareness and engagement among youth, contributing to public health efforts in the community.
Educational Background
Allyson Howe holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kalamazoo College, where she studied Spanish Language and Literature and International and Area Studies with a concentration in Latin America, graduating in 2012. Additionally, she studied at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad de Chile for one year each in 2009 and 2010.
Experience at Identity, Inc.
Howe worked as a Positive Youth Development Specialist at Identity, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. In this role, she focused on strategies that supported the positive development of youth, contributing to programs that aimed to empower young individuals in their personal and social growth.
Early Education
Allyson Howe completed her early education at Sandy Spring Friends School, where she studied from 1995 to 2008. This foundational education provided her with a strong academic background that supported her future studies and career in youth development and social work.