Allison Balanc

Analytical and creative marketing professional with extensive experience in music industry content, storytelling, policy communications, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Passionate about artist advocacy, clear policy messaging, and supporting equitable music economics. Proven ability to connect platform policy to user behavior and creator empowerment across digital and real-world campaigns. (Looking to relocate to New York.)

Washington, DC | Mar 2022–Present

• Crafted community-facing policy and messaging around equity in music and content platforms for female-identifying creatives.
• Led digital campaigns advocating for fair treatment and visibility of underrepresented artists.
• Collaborated with music industry professionals and public platforms to increase awareness of inclusive policy practices.

Washington, DC | Mar 2011–Present

• Advised artists on digital presence and metadata management aligned with platform policy.
• Produced policy-informed brand content focusing on streaming rights, audience ownership, and intellectual property education.

Washington, DC | Mar 2024–Present

• Led communications strategy aligned with national infrastructure and trade union policy affecting apprenticeship readiness programs.
• Conducted stakeholder engagement and internal briefings to align messaging with evolving public policy goals.
• Produced storytelling initiatives that translated federal policy into relatable, mission-driven narratives.

Washington, DC | Mar 2024–Present

• Developed messaging aligned with military transition policy and veteran employment protections in the skilled trades.
• Partnered with policy stakeholders to ensure public-facing content supported H2H’s mission of veteran career equity.
• Standardized communication around government programs and benefits for transitioning service members.

Washington, DC | Feb 2023–Feb 2024

• Managed external communications for an EB-5 immigration investment firm, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration policy.
• Translated complex policy structures into investor-friendly content across platforms.
• Delivered trend analysis and performance reports to stakeholders to support transparency and legal compliance.

Washington, DC | Dec 2017–Feb 2020

• Planned and coordinated events for political leaders including U.S. Senators and high-profile advocacy groups.
• Managed all public-facing social media content related to hotel partnerships, political engagements, and events.
• Collaborated with internal departments to ensure policy-sensitive language and brand safety across channels.

• Vocal Teaching Training Certificate: 40 hours, New York Vocal Coaching Academy - 2020

• Eight time Washington Area Music Award Nominee: Nominated for Best R&B song x 4, Best R&B Artist x 2, Best Soul Artist, & Educator of the Year Award.
• Honored on all of Berklee College Of Music's (Berklee Online via LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) online platforms for Women's History Month 2023.

• GRAMMYs/Recording Academy Member: 04/2021 - Current