Allison Danielsen

Background

About Allison Danielsen

Are you in the career you imagined when you were 17? Did you even know your current job existed back then? If you're like most people I talk to, your answer to both questions is "no". While many of us took a winding path to build our career, young people today are feeling pressure to avoid that. They are surrounded by stories of crushing debt, burn out, shifting degree requirements, emerging credentials, and a workforce that could be completely transformed by AI. So how should they plan and prepare for what's next? I wake up everyday trying to answer that question. My experience as a mentor and small business consultant has shown me the value of one-on-one support. My experience leading large teams and initiatives has shown me the power of influencing outcomes at scale. Trajectories can change when even small interventions are delivered widely. That's why I'm energized by the opportunity to help millions of young people discover and explore career paths, learn and earn meaningful credentials, and make connections to good jobs through a digital platform that brings all stakeholders to the table. Interested in collaborating? Reach out if you see an opportunity to: 🤝 Improve our resources for the millions of young people we serve every year Share Tallo's free high-quality planning tools with new audiences Interested in talking about the careers I wanted to do when I was 17 but didn't pursue? Or how Community College changed my life? Always happy to discuss: Why I'm not a full-time bowler or painter, even though I still enjoy both in my free time ‍ How my own postsecondary journey has shown me that there are multiple paths to success