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Third River PartnersPresident
Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2024Advanced to this role to strategically direct a company-wide reinvention of service delivery during COVID, transitioning a traditionally in-person, cohort-based leadership training model into a fully virtual experience that retained engagement and deepened client relationships. Launched a self-directed online learning platform to 15,000 users, expanding access and positioning the company for long-term scalability. Oversaw staff and consultants, managing performance and company culture while communicating organizational direction. Steered daily operations and resource planning while serving as the primary liaison for all client relationships, including executive coaching, contract negotiations, and solution delivery. Supported business continuity during ownership transition, remaining with the new owner through 2024 to ensure smooth integration of systems, clients, and intellectual property. ► Delivered record-breaking revenue for 2 years—more than doubling prior annual revenue—by linking emotional engagement with productivity, resulting in improved organizational alignment and resilience during the pandemic.
Third River PartnersVice President, Client Services
May. 2020 - Jan. 2021Directed large-scale leadership development initiatives with a focus on embedding Serving Leader principles across entire organizations to drive cultural transformation. Collaborated directly with client leadership teams to implement actionable programs that fostered alignment, accountability, and measurable results. Specialized in translating leadership concepts into practical tools, ensuring consistent adoption and sustained impact throughout all levels of the organization.
ThirdRiver PartnersDirector, Serving Leader Experience
May. 2018 - May. 2020Defined architecture and led facilitation of innovative leadership development experiences that cultivated behavioral change from the inside out. Designed and delivered programs—including the Serving Leader Development Experience™ and Teaming Advantage™—that equipped leaders with critical thinking and collaboration skills essential for building strong relationships and driving performance. Oversaw client certification in proprietary methodologies, ensuring fidelity to core frameworks and empowering internal leaders to sustain development efforts within their organizations.
ThirdRiver PartnersLeadership Development Consultant
Jan. 2012 - May. 2018Hand-selected by the founders to transform their published leadership framework into a market-ready development curriculum. Co-created a comprehensive program that translated the book’s principles into actionable strategies for clients, forming the foundation of the firm’s leadership offerings. Served as both lead facilitator and architect of additional programs, delivering practical, scalable solutions that strengthened leaders, built collaborative teams, and advanced organizational transformation.
Allison Russell AssociatesPresident
Jan. 2008Principally guided the design and delivery of executive coaching programs, leadership development curricula, and culture transformation strategies tailored to client goals. Cultivated strategic partnerships with mission-driven nonprofits and entrepreneurial ventures seeking growth. Collaborated with senior leaders to drive alignment between organizational values and daily operations, while facilitating workshops, staff development sessions, and board training. Delivered both one-on-one and group coaching experiences, supporting performance improvement, communication effectiveness, and long-term strategic planning initiatives across a range of organizational levels. ► Trained officers in maximum-security prisons nationwide on CBT-based Thinking for a Change, shifting practices from control to therapeutic intervention to reduce recidivism. ► Co-authored the first juvenile chaplaincy guidelines under a $3.5M federal grant, now implemented in 22 states to support faith-based community justice reform. ► Deployed an evidence-based behavior change curriculum for the National Institute of Corrections, shifting frontline culture from command-and-control to motivational leadership in juvenile justice environments.
Assessments.comDirector of Professional Services
Jan. 2008 - Apr. 2011Managed all facets of client relations, overseeing client representatives and trainers to ensure consistency in training delivery and inter-trainer reliability. Directed the development and execution of national training schedules while designing over 20 curricula focused on cognitive behavioral therapy, evidence-based practices, risk assessments, and software implementation. Served as a key liaison for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the Washington State Department of corrections, contributing to the creation of automated case management software that integrated evidence-based risk assessments and individualized behavior modification plans.
Florida Department of Juvenile JusticeAssistant Director
Jun. 2004 - Jan. 2008Implemented the nation’s 1st federally-funded faith and community-based delinquency treatment initiative in juvenile residential correctional facilities. Partnered with the University of Florida’s Department of Criminology on research and data collection to measure program effectiveness. Managed approximately 40 staff across multiple facilities in Florida, ensuring program fidelity and staff development. Oversaw budget monitoring for multimillion-dollar grant funds and co-authored the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice mentor training curriculum, now adopted in multiple states. Trained staff and guided the integration of evidence-based treatments within state-run juvenile residential facilities to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
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