Alison Palmer

Alison Palmer has a diverse range of work experience.

In 2023, they worked as a Customer Marketing Manager at Trustwell.

From 2019 to 2023, they held various roles at Divert, including Customer Success Manager, Account Manager, and Sustainability Coordinator. In these positions, they were responsible for building relationships with customers, creating success plans, and advocating for their needs.

From 2017 to 2019, Alison served as the Green Team Captain - Sustainability Officer at Whole Foods Market. Alison focused on promoting sustainable and healthy eating practices, conducting waste audits, and advising on environmental impacts.

From 2014 to 2017, they participated in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) where they worked as a Prefectural Advisor and ALT, involving translation work, teaching English, and coaching students for language examinations.

Earlier in their career, in 2014, Alison worked as a Customer Service Representative at Yoga Alliance, and in 2012, they interned at the Embassy of Japan.

Additionally, they have served as a Board Trustee at Salem Academy Charter School since 2019.

Alison Palmer pursued their undergraduate education at American University from 2010 to 2014, where they completed a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Affairs. During their undergraduate studies, they also had the opportunity to participate in a one-year Study Abroad Course at Waseda University in 2011-2012, specializing in International Relations and Affairs.

Following their undergraduate studies, Alison furthered their education at Tufts University. From 2017 to 2019, they attended The Fletcher School at Tufts University, obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Sustainable Food Systems, with a focus on Environmental Law and Policy. Additionally, in 2018-2019, they concurrently studied at The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, specializing in Food Law and Policy.

In terms of additional certifications, Alison has acquired various project management certifications. In 2022 and 2023, they have successfully completed certifications including "Foundations of Project Management," "Project Initiation: Systems and Processes," "Project Execution," and "Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World" through Google. Furthermore, they became an Asana Ambassador through the Asana Ambassador Program in 2022 and obtained the TRUE Advisor certification from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) in 2022.