Allison Newgas

Allison Newgas is a Senior Manager of Language Data Science at Alexa AI, where they currently manage a team focused on user research and data analytics for machine learning programs. They hold a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Washington and previously served as a Fulbright Scholar, conducting dissertation research on Lithuanian and Russian syntax in Vilnius, Lithuania. From 2019 to 2022, they worked as a Language Data Research Manager at Amazon and have a diverse background in teaching and research roles at various educational institutions, including the University of Washington. Additionally, they have experience in nonprofit organizations, public speaking, and grant writing.