Alison Treaster

Alison Treaster has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Their most recent role is as Chief of Staff at velo.ai starting in September 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Regional Senior PM, Community Impact at Argo AI from March 2022 to July 2022. From 2016 to 2022, Alison held multiple roles at the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, including Senior Director, Talent and Director, Workforce Business Engagement. Alison was the Director of Refugee Services at Acculturation for Justice, Access and Peace Outreach (AJAPO) from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they worked as an Advocacy Associate at Human Rights First from 2011 to 2013. At the start of their career, they worked as an English Teacher at inlingua Quito from 2007 to 2008.

Alison Treaster earned a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching, with a focus on Spanish, from Penn State University in 2007. Alison continued their education and received a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University from 2009 to 2011.