Main Responsibilities of a Chief Strategy Officer at America Achieves
Allison's role as Chief Strategy Officer at America Achieves involves collaborating with "filmographic partners" and regional coalitions on equity-focused economic development, leading a team providing technical assistance and philanthropic support, and engaging with federal policymakers to translate effective on-the-ground practices into broader policy. This reflects a career trajectory that began in K-12 education but now encompasses a broader approach to inclusive economic development and workforce development.
Executive/Leadership, Philanthropy, Economic Development, Nonprofit Management, Cross-sector Collaboration
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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. Works with various philanthropic partners and regional coalitions on economic development projects.
2. Leads a team providing technical assistance and connecting philanthropists with organizations.
3. Engages with federal policymakers to explore the application of best practices in new areas and influence policy.
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What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
I work for a nonprofit that is fairly entrepreneurial in nature. Initially, we focused on the K-12 space, which is where I spent most of my career.
We've now extended into inclusive economic development and workforce. My role includes working extensively with different demographic partners and regional coalitions on the ground. These groups are trying to implement visionary, equity-centered economic development.
I also lead a team in technical assistance and philanthropic matchmaking. My day-to-day varies. I have internal calls, do some writing, and participate in webinars.
I speak with partners and incredible leaders in communities across the country. I also engage with federal policymakers to identify connections between our work on the ground and best practices that can be applied in new areas.