Allison loves walking alongside and cheering on congregations as they discover new ways they can partner with neighbors to ensure that everyone in their community can thrive.  

Allison is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She holds a bachelor's degree from Trinity University and a Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School. She has served congregations in Kansas and North Carolina, as Associate Chaplain at Texas Christian University, and most recently served as Associate Pastor at Ridglea Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Allison has always felt a call to help congregations better connect and work alongside non-profits and activists in their community so that they might be a force for change and love in their neighborhoods.  She believes that when we work together and do ministry "with" and not "to" our neighbors we can be a part of making our communities more like the places God dreams of- places where everyone is loved and has what they need to thrive.  With this passion she founded Connect Ministries in 2015 as a program of Ridglea Christian Church to provide service-learning opportunities to congregations and college groups that they might put their faith into action through service and justice in ways that are relational, sustainable and dignity-affirming.  

Allison is the mom to 4 year old Spencer who has her whole heart!  She serves as Board President for West Aid Pantry with a Purpose and serves on the boards of KWC Performing Arts and Operation Book Bag.  She loves spending time outside and on patios eating chips and salsa with family and friends!