Alison Johnson

Alison Johnson has extensive work experience in the fields of content strategy, program management, and community development. Alison served as the Associate Vice President of Content and Program Strategy at the National Multifamily Housing Council, where they advocated for rental housing and conducted apartment-related research. Prior to that, Alison worked at the Urban Land Institute as a Program Manager, providing strategic guidance for research and knowledge sharing initiatives. Alison also served as a Government Compliance Manager at the Urban Land Institute. Additionally, Alison worked as a Program Officer at Enterprise Community Partners, managing federal grant contracts focused on community development and affordable housing. Alison began their career at Credit Suisse, where they held roles as a Foundation Administrator and Sales Associate.

Alison Johnson holds a Master of Urban Planning (MUP) degree in Economic and Community Development from New York University, which they completed in 2002. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political and Economic Philosophy from Wheeling University, finishing their studies in 1998. In terms of additional certifications, Alison obtained a Sustainable Capitalism & ESG Online certification from Berkeley Law Executive Education in January 2023. Alison also holds a Commercial Real Estate Certificate from Cornell University, completed in June 2020. Additionally, they achieved a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification in August 2015, although the institution where they obtained this certification is unspecified.