PETER H. ALLISON
Hartland,USA
Summary
Seasoned leader with extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and project management, notably as Executive Director at Farm to Institution New England. Proven track record in facilitation and collaboration, successfully directing multi-state initiatives that enhance farm to institution supply chains. Adept at networking and fostering partnerships to drive impactful environmental solutions.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Farm to Institution New England (FINE)
04.2011 - 07.2025
- www.farmtoinstitution.org
- Direct New England regional network backbone organization serving hundreds of organizations, institutions, businesses and public agencies in six states and beyond.
- Raise and manage funds from private foundations, state and federal government agencies, partner organizations, and business sponsors.
- Supervise staff, consultants, partners, and project leaders who support a multi-state, cross-sector network, and coordinate collaborative initiatives to address key barriers in the farm-to-institution supply chain.
Founding Director
Upper Valley Farm to School Network
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Catalyzed collaboration of farmers, educators, food service professionals, parents and community members to foster strong and sustainable farm to school programs in the Upper Valley region of NH and VT.
Principal
Peter H. Allison Consulting
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Facilitated multi-stakeholder projects and conducted research, organizing and outreach efforts for various public and non-profit clients.
Senior Consultant
DSM Environmental Services
Ascutney, VT
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Project Manager for economic and technical feasibility study of on-site organic recovery systems options at Hunts Point Cooperative Produce Market in Bronx, for NYC EDC; Vermont Solid Waste Pricing Study, conducted for Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation; and Special Events Recycling Project involving six pilot studies and development of training manual, conducted for USDA.
Branch Chief, Commercial Waste Reduction
Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection
Boston, MA
01.1997 - 08.2004
- Directed development and implementation of programs and policies to address diverse aspects of waste reduction in the commercial sector; managed seven-person staff team; oversaw implementation of a $500,000 annual grant program to support recycling market development activities.
- Developed new DEP unit to promote procurement of environmentally preferable products by state and local government, business communities, and consumers.
Director of Consulting Operations
Eco-Logical Solutions, Inc.
Boston, MA
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Directed environmental consulting and training services for innovative environmental management and communications firm in hospitality sector.
- Developed and organized all facets of award-winning employee participation, education and recognition program for 600-employee workforce for Saunders Hotel Group.
- Conducted environmental assessment for two Tunisian hotels, for U.S. AID.
- Wrote and presented frequently for national and international audiences on environmental issues in the hospitality sector.
- Served on the Environment Committee of the American Hotel and Motel Association.
Pollution Prevention Consultant
Tufts Center for Environmental Management
Medford, MA
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Directed programs for Tufts CLEAN!, EPA funded pollution prevention pilot for colleges.
- Researched and analyzed solid waste generation and management at Tufts University.
- Organized Tufts Environmental Improvement Committee, composed of university faculty, administrators, operational personnel and students.
- Supervised graduate student researchers, lectured and developed student research projects for several courses, advised student environmental organization.
Education
MA - Urban and Environmental Policy
Tufts University
Medford, MABA - Philosophy
Drew University
Madison, NJSkills
- Networking
- Consulting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Collaboration
- Project management
- Focus group facilitation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Director
Farm to Institution New England (FINE)
04.2011 - 07.2025
Founding Director
Upper Valley Farm to School Network
06.2008 - 06.2014
Principal
Peter H. Allison Consulting
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Consultant
DSM Environmental Services
09.2004 - 12.2005
Branch Chief, Commercial Waste Reduction
Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection
01.1997 - 08.2004
Director of Consulting Operations
Eco-Logical Solutions, Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1996
Pollution Prevention Consultant
Tufts Center for Environmental Management
01.1989 - 01.1992
MA - Urban and Environmental Policy
Tufts University
BA - Philosophy
Drew University
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