Allison Bain

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About Allison Bain

A Strategy and Sustainability Expert, with expertise in impact investing, business development, program management and relationship management. A Strategic Consultant and Sustainability Expert with an extensive education and proven success: • leading consulting engagements with medium and small purpose-driven social enterprises as a Senior Sustainability Consultant, helping them to revise impact business models, measure their impact, implement strategic sustainability initiatives, and prepare for investment • educating professionals, having designed and executed countless education programs first as a Business Development Executive and then as a Sustainability Consultant, on subjects of strategy and technology, impact business models, sustainability best practices, and investment preparation. • managing key programs and budgets, including tracking and reporting to funders. Soft skills include excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts in ways which are easy to understand, people management skills with a focus on individual development and team dynamics, and a contagious positive attitude which inspires teams to accomplish the impossible. Specific areas of interest include strategy consulting for small and medium social entrepreneurs, impact investing, management of sustainability programs or initiatives for companies who want to be a force for good, and advisory roles focused around sustainability best practices and program management.