Allison for NRC
A fresh perspective for the
Natural Resources Commission
About Allison
I discovered my passion for nature on the wooded trails I used daily as I trained for soccer, lacrosse, and track in high school and for cross country in college. Those trails gave me an understanding of the use of our natural resources and playing fields for athletic purposes. I have a degree in Environmental Studies which has translated into a career in land conservation, urban livability, and parks advocacy. After college, I organized a successful parks levy campaign that funded new green space and playing fields in Seattle. I then worked on environmental and education policy in the Seattle Mayor’s Office. Now I’m the Program Manager for “A Greener Greater Boston” at the Solomon Foundation, a non-profit that supports planning and designing parks and greenways.
My husband and I moved to Wellesley for its beautiful trails and open spaces and we feel a responsibility for its care. I am excited that Wellesley is embracing Complete Streets, as safe and efficient transportation is an issue I care about deeply. It also overlaps with the NRC’s purview in relation to street trees and greenspace. I have both professional and volunteer experience with road safety and trail access improvements including work with MassDOT and DCR. I serve on the board of MassBike. In Wellesley, I participated in the Unified Plan and Hunnewell Elementary processes, and I recently worked with Sustainable Wellesley, the DPW, and Police Chief Pilecki to fundraise for and install a bike repair station to encourage bicycle travel in town. I am also a tutor through the Wellesley Free Library's English Language Learners program.
I ask for your vote on Tuesday March 17 so I may contribute to Wellesley’s stewardship of its open spaces.
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