Allison Jai O'Dell

Allison Jai O'Dell has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Allison Jai started their career as a Special Collections Cataloger at Goucher College in 2009. Allison Jai later worked as an Assistant Archivist and Librarian at The Barnes Foundation and as a Cataloging Consultant at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation. In 2013, they joined the University of Miami Libraries as a Special Collections Cataloging & Metadata Librarian. Allison Jai then moved to the University of Florida in 2015, where they served as a Metadata Librarian / Associate University Librarian.

In 2017, Allison transitioned to the nonprofit sector, working as a Database and Information Developer at Mercy For Animals. Allison Jai then joined The Humane League in 2018 as a Data and Analytics Engineer.

Allison's expertise in data and information technologies led their to roles focused on Salesforce consulting. In 2021, they worked as a Salesforce Consultant at Left Propeller, where they developed custom objects and performed system integrations for nonprofit clients. Allison Jai later joined The Funders Network in 2020 as the Director of Data and Information Technologies, where they led the organization's use of software and web tools, implemented best practices for data management, and provided software training.

Currently, Allison is a Solutions Architect at Vantage Point Consulting, leveraging their skills in technology solutions and consulting.

Overall, Allison Jai O'Dell's work experience showcases a strong background in data, technology, and information management across both academic and nonprofit sectors.

Allison Jai O'Dell has a diverse educational background. Allison Jai obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Art and the Book from the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at The George Washington University, graduating in 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Library and Information Science from The Catholic University of America, completing their studies in 2009. Allison Jai holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History and Classical Languages from the University of Maryland, which they received in 2005.

In addition to their formal degrees, Allison has pursued further certifications. Allison Jai obtained the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder Certification in May 2023, the Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Consultant certification in February 2023, and the Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA) certification in September 2022. Allison Jai also earned the Advanced Cyber Graduate certification from Riot in June 2023.