Allison Barmann

Background

About Allison Barmann

I am a cross-sector strategy and innovation leader who builds solutions for social and community transformation. With a career spanning a global consulting firm, a leading foundation, a renowned CEO collaboration and a tech startup, I have engaged diverse stakeholder groups to deliver sustainable impact. I bring an inspired vision and the executional ability to advance initiatives and get results. Recognized for my strategic and analytical strengths, I solve complex challenges across sectors and issues. I take in vast amounts of information, key in on critical factors and identify solutions. Be it the creation of new philanthropic programs, corporate community impact strategies or new organizations like Greater MSP (a leading economic development entity), I ask the right questions at the right time and help bring groups to action. I am an energetic, optimistic and dynamic leader who is known for my collaborative, inclusive and effective group problem-solving style. Working successfully both internally and externally with boards, senior leaders and team members, I empathize with others’ viewpoints and build positive relationships to get groups to good decisions. I am a go-to thought partner and a developer of emerging talent.