Allison McKenna

Allison McKenna has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Allison began their career as a Grower and Shipping Manager at Kalamazoo Specialty Plants before transitioning into roles such as Instructor at Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, where they taught Biology courses. Allison also gained experience as a Laboratory Technician at the Kellogg Biological Station, analyzing soil and plant samples for a National Science Foundation project. Allison then took on the position of Director of Chemistry Laboratories at Kalamazoo College, where they managed teaching laboratories, supervised student workers, and developed curriculum. Allison later joined Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP as an Intellectual Property Specialist, supporting attorneys with patent searches and applications. Allison's design skills led their to work as a Graphic Designer and Customer Service representative at On Purpose Branding, where they created original designs and managed client relationships. Allison later became an Owner and Lead Designer at Allielune Design, where they collaborated with clients to deliver high-quality print and digital designs. Currently, Allison is working at LKF Marketing as an Art Director, utilizing their expertise in concepting and design to inform and inspire users.

Allison McKenna has a varied education history. Allison first attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College from 2015 to 2017, where they obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS degree in Graphic Design. Prior to that, they attended Western Michigan University from 1989 to 1993 and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in Biological Sciences with a focus on Plant Ecology. Later, they returned to Western Michigan University from 1998 to 2002 and completed a Master of Science (M.S) degree in Biological Sciences, specializing in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. Additionally, Allison also pursued studies in Plant Physiology and Ecology at Northern Michigan University, although the specific details of this period are not provided. Lastly, they again attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College from 2015 to 2017 to earn another Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS degree, this time in Web Design and Development. There is also mention of a potential Bachelor's and Masters degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from Western Michigan University, but no specific dates are given for these achievements.