Strategize and work with various state coalition groups to advance comprehensive sex education policy.

A consulting company that provides guidance regarding the implementation of the comprehensive sex education legislation and policy and helps parents and others develop skills to feel comfortable having conversations about sex and sexuality with the young people in their lives.

Released in September, 2018, Alison's first book, "Making Sense of 'It'" goes beyond the basics of the birds and the bees to give teens a realistic, no-holds barred, nonjudgmental guide on everything to do with sex and sexuality. With this book, teens can learn about it all, from the best contraception methods to what to expect at a clinic and the signs of an unhealthy relationship. Alison Macklin draws on her years of experience at Planned Parenthood to address everything teens want to and should know in a straightforward, open-minded, and sex-positive manner. Even better, "Conversation Starters" in each chapter give teens and parents a chance to test their knowledge and useful tips to help talk about sex in a way that works for them.In a world where teens are bombarded with bad information on social media and are made to feel ashamed of something so natural, Making Sense of "It" offers trustworthy, gender-neutral advice on how to be safe, informed, and honest about "it".

Responsible for the strategic leadership of a four-state region with 23 employees and budget of over $2.5 million. Nationally recognized leader in the field of comprehensive sex education implementation and strategy. Helped to author and pass the Colorado Youth Wellness Act of 2020.

Serve as the strategic visionary and leader for the Responsible Sex Education Institute.Skills and Experience used in this position include:• Strategic Leadership• Development and implementation of strategic planso Development of mission and vision statements • Collaborative community relationship building• Collaborative leadership• In-depth understanding and relationship building throughout Colorado• Small and large group teaching and group facilitation skills• Brand development and implementation• Program development and implementation• Financial management and strategy• Development of social entrepreneurship opportunities• Managing personnel• Policy strategist• Public speaking • Researching and information retrieval skills

Directed development and implementation of the Dollar-A-Day Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program curriculum. Responsibilities included creating, writing, and marketing, evaluating, and adapting the curriculum in line with Best Practices and to fit the needs of participants as well as providing guidance and technical support to the seven Dollar-A-Day programs in Colorado.Drafted and accurately maintained the Dollar-A-Day budget and prepare monthly qualitative and quantitative programmatic reports.Facilitated four Dollar-A-Day groups and have taught in various PPRM educational programs for adults and youth.Supervised and managed Dollar-A-Day’s full-time Program Specialist. Represented PPRM’s interests and garner support for PPRM’s mission by participating in external collaborations such as Colorado Coalition for Girls, Women’s Foundation “Girl Drop Out” Advisory Committee, All Families Deserve a Chance Coalition, and the Colorado’s “Women Call It Quits” campaign.Trained PPRM staff on agency protocols and state legalities regarding reporting and responding to abuse.Acted as taskforce member responsible for creating various sexual health presentations according to the “Understanding By Design” educational model.Worked in collaboration with Development Department for program funding including delivering information sessions regarding Education programs to potential donors. Served as a planning team member for the 2007 Supervisor Meeting and the PPRM Staff Campaign as well as the Engagement and Strategic Thinking Gap Solution responsible for the development of a tactical agency communication standard.Lead of various Education Department and agency taskforces such as: the Education Department’s Money Taskforce, PPRM’s Pregnant and Parenting Teen Taskforce, and PPRM’s 2006 Colorado Outward Bound program.

Developed and implemented “Advocacy Training Certificate” program to teach advocacy skills and help empower women who are low-income or receiving governmental assistance.Represented agency on various external collaborations and assisted with developing policy.Assisted Co-Director of Project WISE in drafting the capacity development plan for the organization.Researched effectiveness of Advocacy Training Program and mentoring program.