Allison Valentine Krupp

Allison Valentine Krupp is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in diverse industries, including wildlife conservation and plant-based food. Currently serving as Vice President of Marketing at The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens since June 2023, Allison leads a team focused on wildlife conservation narratives and fostering public connections to desert ecosystems. Prior experience includes roles as SVP of Marketing and SVP of Corporate Development and Brand Partnership at The Planting Hope Company, Inc., where marketing efforts supported a publicly traded plant-based food brand. As Managing Partner at KW Consulting Group, Inc., Allison specialized in commercial real estate marketing strategies, while also holding the position of Vice President of Marketing at Fresh Thyme Market and Senior Director of Marketing and Operations at The Jaffe Companies. Academically, Allison holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Western Illinois University and has additional educational experience at California State University, Long Beach.