Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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TRISHAWN D. ALLISON

ALLISON HOUSE FOUNDATION
Las Vegas,Nevada
17
years of professional experience

Community-based nonprofit executive with leadership in program development, partnership building, and service coordination for individuals and families. Oversees outreach, volunteers, communications, and organizational operations while helping community members access critical resources and support. Combines board governance experience with advocacy that strengthens service access and community connection.

Work History

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

17 Years 1 Month
ALLISON HOUSE FOUNDATION | Las Vegas, Nevada | 09.2009 - Current
  • Lead a community-based nonprofit organization connecting individuals and families with resources, referrals, advocacy, and supportive services that promote stability, empowerment, and self-sufficiency.
  • Oversee program development, partnerships, community engagement, volunteers, communications, resource development, and organizational operations.
  • Developed collaborative partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community agencies, and businesses to enhance resource availability and community support.
  • Advocated for individuals and families facing barriers to access community resources, supportive programs, and social services, facilitating improved service connections.
  • Assess individual and family needs and connect clients with appropriate resources related to housing, food, healthcare, education, employment, transportation, childcare, mental health, financial stability, and other essential needs.
  • Coordinated community outreach and family-support initiatives, addressing identified community needs through youth programming and resource-access efforts.
  • Coordinated referral follow-up and resource navigation to assist individuals and families in accessing services.

Community Health Worker

1 Year 7 Months
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO | , Nevada | 10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Identified barriers and social determinants affecting health, family stability, and overall well-being and coordinated appropriate supportive resources.
  • Advocated for community members facing barriers to healthcare and social services, facilitating better access to necessary resources.
  • Connected individuals and families with health, social-service, educational, and community-based resources, enhancing their access to essential services.
  • Conducted community outreach and education to increase awareness of available health, wellness, prevention, and supportive services.
  • Built culturally responsive relationships with diverse populations and collaborated with community organizations and service providers to improve access to resources.
  • Maintained documentation and confidentiality while ensuring compliance with program requirements, supporting trust and integrity in service delivery.

Board President (Chair) & Founding Board Member

2 Years 8 Months
TEACH LAS VEGAS / TEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Las Vegas, Nevada | 09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Provided strategic governance, fiduciary oversight, policy leadership, and community advocacy from the charter school's inception.
  • Presided over governing board meetings and facilitated transparent, effective board discussions and decision-making.
  • Represented the interests of students, families, and the community in board-level discussions and organizational decision-making.
  • Participated in the development and oversight of school policies, student codes of conduct, curriculum guidelines, budgets, financial accountability, and organizational performance.
  • Supported executive leadership oversight and organizational compliance with Nevada charter-school requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Promoted the school's mission and advocated for educational programs, students, families, and the broader school community.

Education

Master of Social Work - Individual & Family Clinical Concentration

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY | 05-2028

In Progress

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX | 05-2018

Skills

Program Development
Resource Navigation
Community Outreach
Stakeholder relations
Community Partnerships
Service Coordination
Youth Development
Family & Community Engagement
Student & Family Advocacy
Parent Engagement
Student Support
Strategic management

Affiliations

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated | Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter — Member
  • Chair | Delta G.E.M.S. (Youth Program)
  • Youth Leader | Youth Ignited (Youth Program)

Timeline

Community Health Worker

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
10.2022 - 05.2024Read More

Board President (Chair) & Founding Board Member

TEACH LAS VEGAS / TEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2021 - 05.2024Read More

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

ALLISON HOUSE FOUNDATION
09.2009 - CurrentRead More

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Master of Social Work from Individual & Family Clinical Concentration
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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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TRISHAWN D. ALLISON