Allyson Fredericksen

Allyson Fredericksen has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Allyson is currently working as a Human Resources Director at Columbia Legal Services since March 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Operations and Finance Manager at Washington Low Income Housing Alliance from January 2020 to February 2021. In this role, they advised on internal policies and procedures, administered employee benefits programs, and provided information on organizational policies to staff.

From February 2018 to January 2020, Allyson worked at the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, initially serving as the Operating Manager in various areas including Human Resources, Operations, Finance, and Development. In this role, they implemented equitable personnel policies and employee benefits, ensured organizational sustainability, and strengthened internal systems. Allyson also briefly acted as the Interim Administrative Manager during December 2017 to February 2018.

Prior to that, Allyson worked at the ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY from an unspecified date until 2017. Their roles included HR and Administrative Manager as well as Research Analyst. Allyson administered employee benefits programs, reviewed and updated internal policies, managed recruitment and onboarding, and implemented new employee onboarding processes.

Allyson's earlier experiences include working as an Online Communications and Database Coordinator at CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON from 2010 to 2013. Allyson managed an online database, created and managed a program website, and trained individuals for advocacy efforts. Allyson also worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Washington Association of Churches in 2010, a Program Generalist at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco in 2007, and a Youth Program Coordinator at Lutheran Peace Fellowship from 2006 to 2007.

Allyson Fredericksen has a diverse educational background and a range of certifications. Allyson earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Sociology, and Gender/Ethnic Studies from California Lutheran University, where they attended from 2002 to 2006. Allyson later pursued a Master's degree in Policy Studies at the University of Washington, graduating in 2010. In 2017, Allyson attended the Institute of Organization Development and completed a Certificate program in Organizational Development. Allyson also obtained certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. First, they obtained the Organizational Development Certified Professional (ODCP) from the Institute of Organization Development in May 2018. Later, in January 2020, they received the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI.