Allison Kindred

Allison Kindred is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in events management and customer service. Currently serving as the Senior Events Manager and Regional Head for the Americas at QS Quacquarelli Symonds since January 2019, Allison has held various roles including Customer Service Manager and Operations Manager for North America. Concurrently, Allison has been an Event Producer at Padre Knows Best since March 2016. Previous experience includes multiple positions at Austin Film Festival, where Allison excelled in roles such as Development Director and Special Event Coordinator, demonstrating strong leadership in organizing significant fundraising events. Earlier career roles include positions in customer service and event coordination, giving Allison a well-rounded skill set in communications and project management, supported by a B.S. in Public Relations and Business Foundations from The University of Texas at Austin.