• B.S. Business Administration, University of Hartford

Alison joined the Student Engagement team as the Office Support Associate for Student Org Development & Admin in 2024. She brings a diverse background with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Hartford, where she majored in Entrepreneurial Studies and minored in Project Management.

Before joining Student Engagement, Alison accumulated valuable experience in the HR and restaurant industry, managing small businesses, including a poke bowl company and a Taiwanese street food restaurant. These roles honed her skills in operational efficiency and team coordination and crafted a solid foundation for her professional career. Outside work, Alison enjoys cooking, baking, and playing pickleball and is always down for a boba run! 

Top 5 Strengths

Relator | Responsiibility | Significance | Arranger | Discipline

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Signature Character Strengths

Honesty | Fairness | Perspective | Leadership | Humor

Role

Alsion serves as the Office Support Associate for Student Organization Development & Administration (SODA) within Student Engagement. She organizes, coordinates, and performs various office support tasks to assist the SODA and Student Governance Teams. 

Responsibilities

Student Organization Development & Administration (SODA)

• Administrative Support for SODA Team Staff
• Student Organization Reception Coordination
• Meeting Logistics & Scheduling
• Office Management
• Purchasing
• Travel Arrangements