Alison Purvis

Alison Purvis currently serves as the Chief Development Officer and previously held the position of Deputy Chief Development Officer at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, focusing on campaign strategy for a major fundraising initiative since January 2018. In addition, Alison is a Founding Member of Chief since May 2021. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Development and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Kew Foundation at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, from August 2014 to January 2018, and holding multiple roles at the Natural History Museum from April 2005 to June 2014, including Head of Development and Head of Charitable Giving. Alison received an education from St. Lawrence University.