Allison Wallen
Assistant Director for Student Success, Transition, and Retention
SA | Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Degrees
Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication Minor in Legal Studies
Bio
Allison Wallen (she/her) is responsible for managing, implementing, evaluating equity, transition, and student Success initiatives for the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. Within this position Allison will provide programming support to the STEP, District Scholars and First-Generation student populations.
Originally being from Bronx, New York, Allison earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication with a minor in Legal Studies from SUNY Buffalo State. With the support provided to her throughout her undergraduate experience, she continued at SUNY Buffalo State to pursue a Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration.
Through programing initiatives like bringing awareness to proper mental health practice, multicultural practices of diverse student groups and self-empowerment workshops, Allison enjoys her work with the belief it is helping create the future of humankind! Allison is excited for the impact she can have American University’s campus.
Allison enjoys being introduced to new things like museums, music, and fashion trends. You can always catch her in a comfy pair of sneakers and a smile!
