Allison Weingarten has over 10 years of experience working in government, nonprofit, and political organizations in New York. She holds a Master's in Social Work from Hunter College and a Bachelor's from Cornell University. Currently she works as an Empire Fellow in the New York State Division of the Budget coordinating funding and policy for nonprofits. Prior experience includes directing after school programs, legislative work in the New York State Assembly, and community organizing internships.

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EDUCATION
Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work, New York, New York May 2013
Masters in Social Work; Community Organization, Planning and Development Method
Cornell University,School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca,New York May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations
Cumulative GPA: 3.398, Dean’s List: Fall 2005 and Spring 2006
University College Dublin, Quinn School of Business, Dublin, Ireland Fall 2007
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
- Named one of New York State Nonprofit News’ “40 Rising Stars Under 40” (July 2016)
- Co-authored chapter on Social Work Education as part of book: “Holistic Engagement;” Edited by Loretta Pyles and
Gwendolyn J. Adam; Published by Oxford University Press,2016.
- Co-wrote and was awarded three year grant by the NYC Department of Youth And Community Development to reinstate
after school programming for Queens Community House (May 2015)
- Selected to present at the Partnership for After School Education’s Annual Conference on Fee Based After School
Programming (July 2014) and at AfterSchoolWorksNY Annual Training Conference on Fee Based After School
Programming (November 2014)
- Named one of New York State Capitol News’ “40 Rising Stars Under 40” (June 2010)
WORK EXPERIENCE
New York State Division of the Budget, Albany, New York September 2015 to Present
Empire Fellow, Nonprofit Coordination Unit (NCU)
Selected for competitive fellowship in which mid-career professionals are chosen to work alongside leaders in New York
State government to train for future government leadership responsibilities. Worked with team to write and distribute first of
its kind $100 Million Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program (NICIP). NICIP awards were made to 237
organizations throughout the State. Personally reviewed over 70 NICIP applications. Analyze data from over 600
applications to determine NYS Nonprofit infrastructure needs. Coordinate with five other Division of Budget units the
Human Services Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Ensure all NCU budget items are accurately inputted in Executive
Budget including COLA,NICIP,and the $25 million Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative. Monitor hundreds of
nonprofit related bills throughout the legislative session. Plan meetings for NYS Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness.
Conduct research on issues related to poverty reduction, homelessness and housing and hunger among other issues.
New York State Commission on National and Community Service July 2016-December 2016
Empire Fellow
Coordinated eight events for Governor's "Film Good Do Good" initiative in which film productions volunteered with local
community based organizations throughout the State. Organized and spoke at 600 person "AmeriCorps New York Kickoff
Event" which included a service project, lunch and a formal ceremony. Re-wrote,re-organized and maintained Commission
Website, Facebook Page and Twitter Account receiving positive feedback from grantees. Created AmeriCorps RFP 'cheat
sheets' to make AmeriCorps RFP more understandable and accessible. Developed training program based on needs
assessment and recruited trainers for annual Program Directors training with over 80 programming and fiscal directors in
attendance.
Queens Community House, Forest Hills, New York June 2013 to August 2015
Program Director, After School Enrichment and Summer Discovery Day Camp
Responsible for recruitment and supervision of up to 100 after school and summer day camp participants ages 5-11.
Recruited, trained and supervised over twenty staff members, interns and volunteers. Oversaw and planned for annual budget
of over $160K. Ensured compliance with DOH regulations and two programming grants. Participated in Neighborhood
Family Services Coalition Monthly Advocacy Committee Meetings.
Allison L. Weingarten
LMSW

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Troy, New York 12182
The Office ofAssemblyman Rory Lancman, Hillcrest, New York July 2009 to August 2011
Legislative Director, Subcommittee on Workplace Safety
Produced 5 legislative reports on current workplace safety issues in NYS. Drafted and helped to move workplace safety
related legislation, effectively seeing Workplace Violence in Juvenile Justice System legislation be signed into law. Emailed
“Workplace Safety Update” to 1,000 contacts monthly. Collaborated with the NYS DOL to hold the first “NYS Immigrant
Workers’ Rights Awareness Day” at 18 locations throughout the State.
INTERNSHIPS
Internship Role Dates
Child Center ofNewYork (CCNY)
South Jamaica, New York
Co-Leader; Service Learning Program at
August Martin High School and Queens Middle School 72
August 2012 to
May 2013
Queens Community House
Forest Hills, New York
Case Worker and Organizer,
Housing and Homelessness Prevention Department
August 2011 to
May 2012
The Office ofSen. Chuck Schumer,
Washington, DC; Albany, New York
Legislation and Communications Department Spring/Summer
2008
NewYork State United Teachers,
Latham, New York
Legislation and Communications Department Summer 2007
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
After School Fee-Based Support
Group, Queens,New York
Founder Organized meetings and “Google Group” communications
to discuss strategies for operating a fee-based after school program.
March March 2014 to
August 2015
Queens County Young
Democrats,Queens,New York
Treasurer and Fundraiser
Organized, promoted and implemented three annual summer
fundraisers, raising total of over $10,000 for the organization.
Managed an annual budget of around $3,000.
February 2010 to
February 2013
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Democratic Club,
Queens,New York
Organizer
Coordinated and ran monthly club meetings. Co-organized annual
fundraiser, raising approximately $10,000 annually.
September 2011
to August 2013
Macro Social Work
Student Network,International
Lead Organizer
Collaborated with students from Hunter College and other schools
of social work to build network. Attended Council on Social Work
Education’s Annual Conference (November 2012) to network and
build a database of over 100 contacts from other schools of
social work interested in the network. Created Facebook page
enabling the network to quickly expand.
January 2012
to May 2013
Rory Lancman for Congress
Primary Campaign, Queens, NY
Organized rallies and Get Out the Vote efforts with unions in
support of Lancman. Coordinated supporters and volunteers.
June 2012
Introduction to
Community Organizing Course,
Hunter College, New York, NY
Seminar Leaderand Teaching Assistant
Assisted professor during classroom lectures. Graded assignments.
Assisted students with assignments. Led seminar of 6 students and
guided them through 100 hour internships.
January 2013
to May 2013
SPECIAL SKILLS
NYS Licensed Notary Public. Trained in Undoing Racism. Well-trained in Microsoft Office, Windows, Macintosh, and
Constant Contact. Excellent skills in Research,Grantsmanship, Community Organization, Planning and Development.
Experienced working on political campaigns and with many different unions in NYS.
Allison L. Weingarten
LMSW