Raising Expectations
Vine City
A proud graduate of Georgia State University with a B.A. in Marketing, Ms. Allen began her career in public service with the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of Weed and Seed. There, she led community engagement initiatives, designed capacity-building strategies for grassroots organizations, worked closely with community and neighborhood leaders, and developed outreach campaigns to support city programs and community development initiatives.
Since co-founding RE, Ms. Allen has been instrumental in building strong partnerships with school systems, community leaders, elected officials, and service providers. Her strategic vision and collaborative leadership have helped position RE as a trusted and impactful organization in Atlanta’s educational and nonprofit landscape.
Ms. Allen and her co-founder have been recognized as trusted voices in education and community development, earning invitations to serve on numerous education-focused think tanks and advisory groups. Their leadership has contributed to strategic initiatives with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ transition team, Atlanta Public Schools, school board representatives, city council members, and local philanthropic foundations. Their lived experience and deep community insight have been instrumental in shaping policies and programs that advance educational equity on Atlanta’s Westside.
Programs
- Project DREAM
- Project STEMWARE
- Project RISE
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