Biography

About
An 18 year alumna of Catholic education, (four of which were spent here at Mater Dei), Allison served as the Director of Admissions Marketing from 2008 to 2014 and worked with prospective students and their parents as they navigated the admissions process. She worked as the Director of Estate & Alumni Giving/Major Gifts Officer from 2014-2021 to secure gifts for the Annual Appeal and Mater Dei's endowment. In 2021, Allison moved into the role as Executive Director of Communications & Media Relations where she oversees all aspects of Mater Dei's brand identity and messaging including school publications, the website, and media relations.

Allison and her husband, Damien, are the proud parents of Future Monarchs Bridget '27, Cassidy, '32 and Elliott '35. 

What I Love About MD
Mater Dei is a unique combination of my professional experience in publishing, finance, and non profit management. This is a special community filled with incredible people who truly care about each other and the students we are privileged to serve. While Mater Dei continues to grow and improve, we always hold true to our traditions and core value of HONOR, GLORY, and LOVE. 

Other experience

Adjunct Professor (online) - Villanova University's Masters in Public Administration Program

Education:  Masters of Arts in Public Administration - Villanova University; CSPG (Certified Specialist in Planned Giving) from the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies at CSULB; Bachelor of Arts in History and English - Villanova University. Member of Partnership for Philanthropic Planning and Planned Giving Round Table of Orange County.

At MD since: 2008