Madison Park Development Corporation
Allison Anderson is a dedicated civic engagement professional with a diverse background in community leadership and nonprofit practice. Currently serving as the Civic Engagement Coordinator at Madison Park Development Corporation since May 2022, Allison previously contributed as a Community Fellow at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice and as a National Equity Advisory Council Member for City Year. Throughout their career, Allison has held various roles including Project Leader, Student Success Coach, and Sales Lead, emphasizing equitable education, community service, and customer experience. Allison's educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Diversity & Inclusion Leadership from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rider University, where involvement in student government and equity initiatives highlighted a strong commitment to inclusive excellence.
Madison Park Development Corporation
Founded in 1966, Madison Park Development Corporation is one of the nation's first community-based, non-profit organizations to independently develop affordable housing for low and moderate income residents. MPDC created a model of resident-led community development, and has evolved to become a comprehensive agency promoting the full revitalization and redevelopment of Roxbury. With resident leadership, MPDC has undertaken numerous programs to address the social and economic needs of the community and has endeavored to link all of its efforts into a sustainable, holistic approach to revitalizing our target area. Our mission is to foster a vibrant, healthy Roxbury neighborhood that supports the well-being and advancement of the community.