Author: Public Allies

Check out Lauryn’s experience as a Public Ally! We want to hear from you.  Tell us your Public Allies story. Public Allies is dedicated to disrupting systems that impact communities, while listening, learning, and working together across differences to build the common good. Join us.

Check out Jalen Shannon’s experience as a Public Ally! Your story fuels our future. Share it with us today. Public Allies is dedicated to disrupting systems that impact communities, while listening, learning, and working together across differences to build the common good. Join us.

  Example Story Prompts Below are simple structure examples to follow as you record your video. Don’t feel like these are a fit? Check out the ‘Freestyle” option.    YOUR IMPACT STORY Intro (15–20 seconds) “Hi, my name is ____. I’m a proud alum of Public Allies [Site], Class of [Year]. I’m a [nonprofit founder Read More

Check out Chrisal Valencia’s #PAAlum testimony! When she’s not hunting and bringing you vintage treasures, Chrisal wears another hat as Director of Alumni at Public Allies. She’s an alum of the apprenticeship program herself & it’s her job to bring together and essentially be the hype woman for our network of over 10,000 alumni. We need Read More

Public Allies has always been about more than a program—it’s a community that shows up for each other when it matters most. Just ask José Rico, PA Alum and Chief Engagement Officer at PA National, whose journey from PA Chicago (’94) to public service was shaped by the relationships he built along the way. Right Read More

In the American narrative, the heroes I have always been drawn to are everyday people making small, brave choices to lead for themselves, their families and their communities. People like my great-great-great-grandfather, George Dickerson, who enlisted in the U.S. Colored Infantry during the Civil War to fight for his freedom and the freedom of all Read More

The Storytelling Cohort Team is a dynamic and collaborative group tasked with amplifying the impact of Public Allies by harnessing the power of storytelling. This team works to document, elevate, and share the narratives of alumni and their leadership journeys, demonstrating how proximate leadership drives meaningful change in communities. Through innovative storytelling methods and a Read More

Public Allies is excited to welcome Lisa Hopkins Newell to its national board of directors. During complex and transformative times, and a pivotal moment of growth and learning for Public Allies, this latest appointment represents Public Allies’ continued investment in leaders who can rise to meet the moment – leaders who will be catalysts for Read More

MILWAUKEE, WIS – Public Allies, a national nonprofit committed to cultivating diverse leadership and economic opportunities for all, is proud to announce José A. Rico as Chief Development and Communications Officer and Michelle Dobbs as Chief Programs Officer. These visionary leaders join Public Allies at a pivotal moment, ready to build and support an expansive Read More

  It is with deep appreciation and sadness that we honor the life and legacy of John McKnight, a visionary leader, co-founder of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), and a steadfast champion of Public Allies. John passed away peacefully on November 2nd at the age of 92. John’s legacy spans decades of transformative work in community building, Read More