Our People

Allison believes that through connection, courage, and creativity, we can change the world. Throughout her career, she has worked to change public policies and programs to better serve everyone in the community.

Allison has done this work from different angles: as a government employee, university researcher, nonprofit leader, and now, consultant. Thanks to two decades of experience, she understands what it takes to drive personal, organization, and systems change. And she embraces the challenge of taking a lofty goal or directive and turning it into an actionable plan that creates results.

Allison has a Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2023, she released her first book, Herocrats, which shares stories and strategies of government employees who are fighting systemic injustice.

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Rebecca has a public communications and outreach background and is driven to find meaningful ways to engage communities and enhance transparency around the government decisions that impact their lives.

Rebecca has six years of experience leading and coordinating public outreach for transportation and infrastructure projects and programs, and applying an equity lens to government public and stakeholder engagement practices.

Rebecca has a Bachelor’s Degree in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies from the University of Minnesota.

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Joanna is a team member who makes everyone feel welcome, no matter what the situation. She is an experienced public sector changemaker, and for much of her career she has led community engagement, customer service and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She has led government community engagement initiatives in North Minneapolis and surrounding North Metro suburbs. Joanna is a promoter of public art and has served on several public art approval panels.