Allyson ’96
I was taught to consider other factors (bio/chemical, economic, political, cultural, temporal, individual and/or communal interests, etc.), and any potential impacts those might produce in any given scenario. The extracurricular activities available at Allegheny provide important interactions and skills that bolster the academic ones. My involvement in Habitat for Humanity and Model U.N. was as big a part of my motivation for joining the Peace Corps after graduation and pursuing sustainable development work with the U.N., as were my academic interests.
I work with United Nations agencies on sustainable development, specifically, project design and evaluation of biodiversity conservation initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Allyson studied international studies, environmental studies, and French at Allegheny College.
