Allison Nafziger

Allison Nafziger has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as a Technical Specialist at MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) in 2015. Allison has held various positions within the organization, including Technical Specialist for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion. In this role, they provided analysis and strategic support for proposals to global organizations. Allison also worked as a Project Coordinator/Jr. Consultant for programs in Eastern, Southern, and Central Africa, where they coordinated new business development procedures, conducted research, developed proposals, and provided consulting services to MEDA projects. Allison also worked as a Coordinator of Strategic Engagement at MEDA from 2015 to 2017.

In addition to their work at MEDA, Allison was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Landis Homes from 2010 to 2020. Allison also had a role as a Community Development Intern at Asociación Nuevo Amanecer de El Salvador in 2014. Prior to that, they served as the Program Discovery and Giving Projects Coordinator/Project Manager for the We Will Speak Out US Campaign at Mennonite Central Committee from 2012 to 2014.

Allison Nafziger holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Development Economics and International Development, which they earned from Eastern University from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Anthropology from the same institution from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, Allison has two additional certifications: one from DVS Lancaster in Domestic Violence Services and another from Landis Homes in Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA 2). The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.