As Project Director of Minnesota Compass, Allison works with a team of researchers to describe and measure progress on topics related to our shared quality of life in Minnesota. She has particular interest in demographic trends, employment and workforce development, and immigration. Allison previously served as president of the Community Indicators Consortium, an international organization that supported communities’ efforts to use data to improve quality of life.
Allison joined Wilder Research in the spring of 2012. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Luther College, her master’s degree from Michigan State University, and completed her doctoral coursework in sociology at the University of New Hampshire.
Allison lives with her spouse and elementary-aged child in Saint Paul’s Como Park neighborhood. Outside of the office, she’s likely to be playing board games with her family, walking one of her rescue pups, or lifting weights at the gym.
Allison is also a regular contributor to the Minnesota Compass blog:
Which neighborhoods are at high risk for COVID-19?
Manufacturing in Minnesota: Four things to know
Minnesota is growing. How are we growing and by how much?
It’s been a decade since the Great Recession ended. How has Minnesota recovered?
Minnesota’s students: 4 noteworthy trends
Immigration in Minnesota: A changing story
A new look at civic engagement: 4 take-aways
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