Granddaughter of Patricia Jane, our Founder and Executive Director finds her life’s work, beyond being a mother, in helping others. She’s passionate about doing justice, specifically through healing the narratives of violence in our society. She makes no peace with oppression, but instead aims to create peace by confronting oppression and speaking truth into systems of injustice, and into ourselves. Pouring into ourselves and into our world nurtures more sustainable futures for individuals, communities, and creates a lasting legacy of health for those to come.

She holds a B.A. in Religious Studies with a minor in Psychology from Millsaps College (2013) and a Masters of Theological Studies with a Concentration in Spirituality and Social Activism from Vanderbilt Divinity School (2020). She is in formation as a Benedictine Oblate at a nearby monastery and when not managing business, finances, or fostering growth within The PJR Collective, she enjoys hiking, yoga, cooking with her son, and reading. Her passion for learning and personal growth drives her to cultivate new insights and share them with the world. She feels incredibly privileged, honored, and humbled to bear witness to the work that The PJR and each of its members are fostering in themselves, the impact that has on their world—and on ours.

Allison is the Volunteer Coordinator for The PJR Collective, acting as the primary point of contact for individuals interested in volunteering. She organizes volunteer opportunities and matches volunteers to roles where their skills and interests are best aligned.

She believes in the power of “the village” and our ability to come together as a community to make a difference through volunteering and supporting those in need. Allison is a dedicated advocate for victims of domestic violence, committed to empowering survivors and helping them rebuild their lives safely. Before her current career, she spent almost a decade working with children and cares deeply for providing our future generation with every opportunity to make a positive mark on the world.

Currently, Allison works as a Human Factors Engineer with a focus on human error reduction. She is an Associate Human Factors Professional with a Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Psychology and a Masters in Space Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. When she is not working, Allison enjoys musical theater, crafting, reading, cooking, and traveling.