Favorite Parts Of Being A Chief Strategy Officer At America Achieves
Allison, America Achieves' Chief Strategy Officer, most enjoys the "variety" and constant learning in her role, finding fulfillment in building relationships with new communities and partners while fostering a positive team culture focused on both "impact and people." This allows for meaningful connections and a greater impact, especially for historically excluded communities.
Executive/Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Community Engagement, Problem-Solving
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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Allison Bajracharya
Chief Strategy Officer
America Achieves
Middlebury College, 2000
USC, MPP
Environmental & Related Sciences
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Business Strategy
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Working in a variety of communities and meeting new people
2. Building a strong team culture focused on both impact and individual well-being
3. Connecting with communities and partners to create greater impact, especially for those historically overlooked
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I like learning something new and the variety in my role. I love visiting new communities and meeting new people.
I've worked hard to build a team culture focused on impact, but also on people. We recognize each other as humans, so we start our day with a quick check-in.
This creates a nice sense of connection that I really care about. I also try to find levity, because while we work hard, it's important to have fun.
Connecting and building bridges with new communities, partners, or opportunities brings me joy. I think about how to make those connections for even greater impact, especially for communities that have been overlooked or excluded from important conversations. This is something I find a lot of meaning in.