Emmy (Maria) Allison Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

I support businesses in measuring and improving their social and environmental impact. We do this work primarily by pursuing and leveraging B Corp Certification. I love recertifying B Corps too!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way.I am driving JEDI-forward awareness, engagement, and satisfaction for B Corps in the US and Canada. I support 1,700 B Corps in the technical requirements of B Corp Certification renewals.

San Francisco, Ca

In this role, I oversaw legal, accounting, tax, and finance-related responsibilities for philanthropic assets of an UHNW family. I helped create and maintain organization-specific budgets and financial processes, as well as those across organizations. Additionally, I worked to execute philanthropic giving and finance-related processes:--Evaluated and improved all systems, external support relationships, and processes to ensure assets are in compliance and growing--Optimized… Show more In this role, I oversaw legal, accounting, tax, and finance-related responsibilities for philanthropic assets of an UHNW family. I helped create and maintain organization-specific budgets and financial processes, as well as those across organizations. Additionally, I worked to execute philanthropic giving and finance-related processes:--Evaluated and improved all systems, external support relationships, and processes to ensure assets are in compliance and growing--Optimized budgeting process to ensure clarity and accessibility across all organizations to enable well-informed decisions--Acted as a partner to all members of internal and external support teams to help provide guidance on process efficiency, data-driven decision making, and strategic planning--Collaborated with principals in charitable giving and execute reporting mechanisms for measuring, monitoring philanthropic efforts. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

The University and Community Partnerships unit worked to leverage and extend the resources of the university to families of the neighborhood that Drexel is located within. The Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships sought to serve the community members of the neighborhoods in which Drexel operates.--Created and sustained initiatives that include local businesses at all levels of university activity: procurement, budget owner (departmental), and student spend.--Managed local… Show more The University and Community Partnerships unit worked to leverage and extend the resources of the university to families of the neighborhood that Drexel is located within. The Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships sought to serve the community members of the neighborhoods in which Drexel operates.--Created and sustained initiatives that include local businesses at all levels of university activity: procurement, budget owner (departmental), and student spend.--Managed local business engagement initiatives that help integrate the small business offerings into the Drexel University community. --Collaborated with community members, created curriculum with Drexel faculty, and managed business and entrepreneurship education programming for the public.--Maintain adult and education workforce programs that aim to bridge the digital divide, connect people to work, train people for new careers that they weren't previously qualified for, and support people looking to finish their high school education while also beginning their higher education careers. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Educated corporations on responsibility and community engagement allows them to provide working, learning, and growth opportunities for all stakeholders and to promote positive company-wide cultural change. Aligned values between stakeholders and corporate mission benefits the bottom line by creating cost savings, increased marketing opportunities, customer loyalty, and reinforced employee engagement.Cultural change comes from strategic planning based on extensive data analysis. The B… Show more Educated corporations on responsibility and community engagement allows them to provide working, learning, and growth opportunities for all stakeholders and to promote positive company-wide cultural change. Aligned values between stakeholders and corporate mission benefits the bottom line by creating cost savings, increased marketing opportunities, customer loyalty, and reinforced employee engagement.Cultural change comes from strategic planning based on extensive data analysis. The B Corp Certification framework by B Lab delivers a comprehensive impact assessment process for evaluating current and potential business impact. My team utilized that information to create opportunities for corporations to evolve. Some key successes are:--Pioneered business certification, internal and external communication plans, policy changes, and cultural change for 15 organizations based on extensive impact assessment.--Served as responsibility guru, delivering Build a Better Business workshops for over 150 people.--Instructed and certified 3 companies in B Corp, creating and implementing organizational policies to further philanthropic and carbon footprint-minimizing initiatives. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Limelight Shirts partnered with various charitable nonprofit organizations to raise money for their efforts by selling T-shirts. These shirts are designed to reflect each organization’s cause and purpose. Generated $20,000 in revenue, and donated $7,000 to Philadelphia area charities.

Greater Philadelphia Area

As a student full- and part- time employee, I had the honor and privilege of helping to pilot the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships and building community partnerships strategy at Drexel. • Allocated resources for a $10M grant to build the Dornsife Center, providing access to academics, arts, technology, and community rejuvenation• Developed and managed outreach programs, centered on bridging the digital divide, legal help, tax help, youth programming, and more… Show more As a student full- and part- time employee, I had the honor and privilege of helping to pilot the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships and building community partnerships strategy at Drexel. • Allocated resources for a $10M grant to build the Dornsife Center, providing access to academics, arts, technology, and community rejuvenation• Developed and managed outreach programs, centered on bridging the digital divide, legal help, tax help, youth programming, and more, marketing information to all ages and dynamics with outstanding cross-cultural communication• Organized and hosted monthly community events for 200+ people• Teamed with U.S. Navy and Drexel School of Engineering to organize and direct a multiple-day Underwater Robotics Competition for 40 teams and 500 participants Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

This co-op helped to refined my research and reporting skills, having conducted extensive internet research to develop comprehensive marketing reports and competitive intelligence spreadsheets for corporate review. I also analyzed and compiled prospective client information in order to assess opportunities for legal and government relations.

Greater Philadelphia Area

As a Corps Member I fulfilled multiple roles including Corps Member, Young Heroes Group Leader to our Saturday service learning program, Civic Engagement Ambassador, Camps Director to our spring break camps program, and CyMentor, accumulating 2,000+ service hours. Interacting with CYP corporate partnerships, I developed a unique understanding of how businesses can provide resources, beyond monetary contributions, to help the community. Service and volunteerism deliver immeasurable wealth, not… Show more As a Corps Member I fulfilled multiple roles including Corps Member, Young Heroes Group Leader to our Saturday service learning program, Civic Engagement Ambassador, Camps Director to our spring break camps program, and CyMentor, accumulating 2,000+ service hours. Interacting with CYP corporate partnerships, I developed a unique understanding of how businesses can provide resources, beyond monetary contributions, to help the community. Service and volunteerism deliver immeasurable wealth, not to be equaled by a dollar amount. Showing people they can make a difference, teach a class, and make a connection to underserved youths leaves lasting impact. Some key highlights include:• Developed and directed 3 afterschool programs, catering to youths in high-poverty communities in areas of leadership, academics, and behavior.• Worked with a group of students to meet specific areas of need, building trust and confidence.• Recruited new corps members and spreading the City Year story to inspire other young people to do a year of national service Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration, Marketing & Management

Activities and Societies: Orientation Leader, Mentor to Entrepreneurial Learning Community, Drexel Sierra Club, Relay for Life, Home Away.

Education record

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Coordinator and Facilitator for the DC Metro Area High School Student Diversity Leadership Conference 2005-2009.