Allyson Pakstis

Allyson Pakstis has a diverse work experience spanning multiple organizations and roles. Allyson began their career in 2008 as an AmeriCorps member at the American Red Cross, SEPA Chapter, where they served in the Emergency Services department. In 2009, they became a Research Fellow at the Cancer Support Community, focusing on Education & Outreach.

In 2010, Allyson joined the International Lifeline Fund as a Graduate Intern. Allyson then moved on to the American Institutes for Research in 2011, starting as a Research Associate in the Human and Social Development division. Allyson later transitioned to the role of Researcher and continued their work until the present time.

In 2014, Allyson joined the University of Maryland and held two positions concurrently. Allyson served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant from August 2014 to December 2016. Additionally, they became a Graduate Instructor for the course "Delivery of Human Services to Families" starting in January 2017 and continued until July 2019.

Overall, Allyson Pakstis has demonstrated a strong commitment to research and education in various fields, such as human development, social services, and emergency assistance.

Allyson Pakstis pursued their education in a chronological order, starting with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Business from Philadelphia University, which they completed in 2008. In 2009, they went on to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Maternal & Child Health with a focus on Prevention and Community Health from The George Washington University, which they completed in 2011. Following this, Allyson entered Georgetown University in 2008 and participated in the American Institute on Political & Economic Systems for a brief period. Finally, from 2014 to 2019, they attended the University of Maryland, where they completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Family Science within the School of Public Health.