Alison Rincon, Mpa
About Alison Rincon, Mpa
Alison Rincon, MPA, serves as the Director of Center Operations at the Housing Finance Policy Center within The Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2019. She has a diverse background in education and development, with previous roles at Fair Chance and College Summit.
Work at Urban Institute
Alison Rincon currently serves as the Director of Center Operations at the Housing Finance Policy Center within The Urban Institute. She has held this position since 2019. Prior to her current role, she worked at The Urban Institute as a Center Administrator/Manager for the Housing Finance Policy Center from 2015 to 2017 and as a Special Assistant to the Director of the same center from 2013 to 2014. Her extensive experience at The Urban Institute has contributed to her expertise in housing finance policy.
Education and Expertise
Alison Rincon earned her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from American University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Bowdoin College, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she studied at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore for 11 months in 2007. Her educational background supports her professional roles in public administration and housing finance.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at The Urban Institute, Alison Rincon worked at Fair Chance as the Development and Events Manager from 2017 to 2019. She also held various positions at College Summit, including Senior Education Coordinator in 2012, Education Coordinator from 2010 to 2012, and Training Associate from 2008 to 2010. These roles provided her with a diverse skill set in education and development.
Career Progression
Alison Rincon's career has shown a steady progression in roles related to education and housing finance. She began her career at College Summit, where she worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2012. After her time at College Summit, she transitioned to The Urban Institute, where she gained significant experience in housing finance policy before becoming the Director of Center Operations.