Allen Linton II

Allen Linton II currently serves as the Senior Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Associated Colleges of the Midwest, overseeing an $8.1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation aimed at enhancing the retention and success of underrepresented groups in academia. Previously, Allen held the position of Director of Diversity and Inclusion at CHANGE Illinois and co-led Chicago's inaugural independent redistricting commission. Allen's academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy (ABD) and both a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government, all earned from the University of Chicago.