Allison is the Founder and Executive Director of Recess, a nonprofit arts organization that partners with artists to build a more just and inclusive creative community. She approaches all of her work through a racial justice lens, collaborating with radical thinkers who reimagine an equitable future. Prior to founding Recess, Allison worked at MoMA and at the Whitney Museum of American Art, running youth and community programs. She holds a BA from Wesleyan University and an MA in Visual Culture Theory from NYU.

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