The document provides a summary of Marni Allen's professional experience and qualifications. She currently serves as the Director of Political Parity at Hunt Alternatives, where she leads a program to increase women's political representation. Previously she held several other leadership roles in politics and nonprofit organizations focused on education policy. She has authored and presented on topics related to women in politics and public education facilities.

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Marni D. Allen
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802 Walnut Street 857.891.8908
Newton, MA 02459 marnideb@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hunt Alternatives, Cambridge, MA
Director, Political Parity December 2012-present
Led family foundation operating program to elevate women’s political representation in the US:
 Designed and directed restructuring and rebuilding of program, transforming its stature, increasing
recognition of our cause in the eyes of high-level political leaders across the country, and boosting
public knowledge of our efforts and ideas through coverage in prominent media outlets such as the
New York Times, Politico, and the Washington Post.
 Oversaw diverse program areas: research, communications, development, and convening.
 Refined and implemented the program’s research role, which is now a model for other programs
across the foundation; elevated one research project into thriving national initiative to increase
Latinas in elected office.
 Developed and executed on strategic direction for program, including: creation of annual and
quarterly SMART goals for both program and individual team members; solicitation and balancing
of input from multiple stakeholders, including board committee and external advisors; and
preparation of detailed annual budget and workplan.
 Stabilized turnover and hired top talent; increased employee engagement (to surpass all other
programs and departments within the organization); my team recognized company-wide as “A+”
class of high performers.
 Built and maintained development relationships to expand program budget, including multi-year
award from the Ford Foundation.
Guided the organization's COO and board to advance a clear vision with tangible goals to achieve best
results through a strategic program transition period:
 Develop a detailed six-month transition plan that would maximize program assets and strengthen the
legacy of our work.
 Responsible for identifying resources and skills to meet present and projected needs.
 Ensure the team is redeployed across the organization in positions that fit their skill sets.
Deputy to Ambassador Swanee Hunt May 2012-November 2013
 Served as strategic advisor and confidante to Ambassador on all organizational matters.
 Oversaw and managed 10-person administrative and household support team.
Senior Advisor to Ambassador Swanee Hunt March 2011-May 2012
 Provided strategic advice and support to Ambassador Hunt’s political giving initiatives.
 Promoted to Deputy after one year because of high performance and Ambassador’s confidence in my
abilities and judgement.
21st
Century School Fund, Washington, DC
Director of Policy and Research August 2009 – February 2011
Senior Policy and Research Associate June 2008 –August 2009
 Managed organization’s major research and policy projects, coordinating work of internal staff and
external partners on local and national education facilities policy efforts.
 Balanced interests and work styles of multiple stakeholders while ensuring delivery of highest-
quality work; successfully facilitated difficult relationships in intimate settings and public groups.
 With Executive Director, responsible for writing policy and research publications.
 Presented on organization’s research work and policy message at conferences around the country.

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Brookings Institution Greater Washington Research Program, Washington, DC
Senior Research Assistant August 2006-June 2008
 Managed major research project on public schools and neighborhood development, working with city
government and two nonprofit partners; conducted quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
and drafted several sections of final report.
Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Georgetown University, Washington, DC,
Consultant May – September 2005
 Co-authored four case studies on management and leadership challenges in nonprofit agencies.
Hunt Alternatives, LLC, Cambridge, MA
External Affairs Associate October 2002 – August 2004
 Planned discussion series bringing together policy makers, experts, and activists for social change.
 Helped coordinate political involvement for Ambassador Swanee Hunt, including organizing major
women’s event at 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston.
Reich for Governor Campaign, Boston, MA
Fundraising Staff and Women’s Outreach Coordinator January – September 2002
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
21st
Century School Fund, Washington, DC
Chair, Board of Directors April 2015-present
Member, Board of Directors March 2011-March 2015
Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley, MA
T’filah Committee member April 2015-present
Ritual Co-Chair, Yaldeinu (Our Children) Committee May 2014-present
DC Office of the State Superintendant of Education (OSSE), Washington, DC
Reviewer, City Build Grant Program 2008, 2009, 2010
Georgetown Public Policy Student Association, Washington, DC
Chair, Public and Nonprofit Management Track October 2004-May 2006
Women for Prosperity (WFP), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Assistant to the Executive Director January 2004
IMPACTboston, Boston, MA
Leadership Series Chair May 2003 – August 2004
Greater Boston NOW (National Organization for Women), Boston, MA
Co-President December 2002 – August 2004
Campus Coordinator December 2001 – November 2002
PUBLICATIONS & PRESS
Directly quoted or research cited in local and national publications including: ABCNews.com, Boston Globe,
Fortune, Huffington Post, Latino USA, New York Times, Politico, The Atlantic, US News & World Report,
Vitamin W, Washington Post, and WBUR (Boston NPR affiliate station)
“Let’s Help Women Accelerate to Political Leadership,” with S. Shames, The Daily Beast, May 21, 2014

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“Joint Use of Public Schools: Developing a New Social Contract for the Shared Use of Public Schools,”
with M. Filardo, J. Vincent, J. Franklin, Washington, DC, April 2010
“Quality Schools, Healthy Neighborhoods & the Future of DC,” with D. Garrison et al, Brookings
Institution, Washington, DC, September 2008
“Embracing the Next Generation: How Young Women Can Help Elect Our First Woman President,” White
House Studies, Florida Atlantic University, Volume 5, Issue 4
Review of Women in Philanthropy and Education, VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and
Nonprofit Organizations, International Society for Third Sector Research, March 2006
SELECT PRESENTATIONS & TRAINING
[Upcoming] National Association of Women Business Owners Annual Conference, keynote panel, San
Antonio, September 2015
Offered testimony at Federal Election Commission “Women in Politics Forum,” Washington, DC, May 2015
“Clearing the Primary Hurdles: Republican Women and the GOP Gender Gap,” Political Parity research
launch, Washington, DC, January 2015
Post-election briefing, hosted by Republican Majority for Choice, NYC, November 2014
Panelist at “Focus 54: A Republican Conference on Women,” hosted by Republican Majority for Choice,
Washington, DC, September 2014
“Why Women” webinar with K. Sanbonmatsu and B. Sullivan, hosted by Close the Gap CA, June 2014
“LatinasRepresent,”Hispanas United for Political Equality (HOPE) 23rd
annual Latina History Day
conference, Los Angeles, CA, March 2014
“Latina Underrepresentation in US Politics: Strategies for Change,” LatinasRepresent National Launch,
Denver, CO, February 2014
“Barriers to Reflective Democracy: Women’s Challenges – and Opportunities,” Building a Reflective
Democracy: A Strategic Funders’ Convening, Ford Foundation, NYC, October 2013
“Joint Use of Public Schools: Challenges and Opportunities,” with J. Vincent, Council of Educational
Facility Planners International Annual Conference, Washington, DC, September 2009
“Joint Use of Public Schools: Policies and Practice,” UNC 2009 Obesity Prevention in Public Health
Conference, UNC Chapel Hill, August 2009
Training of Oregon school district officials on FORMAT-Pro, 21st Century School Fund’s proprietary
information management software for public school buildings, with M. Filardo; Portland, OR April 1, 2009,
Eugene, OR, May 2009
“Quality Schools and Healthy Neighborhoods: Research and Policy Recommendations for the District of
Columbia,” with J. Comey, Urban Affairs Conference, Chicago, IL, March 2009

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“Planning Ahead: School Closings, New Schools & Demographic Change,” New Partners for Smart Growth
Conference, Albuquerque, NM, January 2009
“Learning First-Hand: Why Nonprofit Management Students Need the Case Study Experience,”BenchMark3
Conference for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies, Arizona State University, March 2006
EDUCATION
Georgetown Public Policy Institute, Washington, DC
Master of Public Policy with Concentration in Public and Nonprofit Management
GPA 3.92/4.0; Graduate Fellow (Full Scholarship), Center for Democracy and the Third Sector
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science, Minor in French
Phi Beta Kappa, GPA 3.77/4.0
Academic Programs Abroad - Paris, Paris, France