Timeline
2023
Lauren Elfant named COO of Public Allies
Ms. Elfant comes to Public Allies with over a decade of management experience in values-driven social justice organizations. She most recently served as Deputy Director of U.S. Programs at the Center for Reproductive Rights, and prior to that as Chief of Staff at the NYC Commission on Human Rights.
Two #PAAlum to Join the National Board of Directors
2022
Public Allies Launches its 2022-23 Apprenticeship Program
For the 2022-2023 service year, the following Public Allies sites will be operating its signature 10-month AmeriCorps apprenticeship program: Arizona, Central Florida, Chicago, Connecticut, Delaware, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New Mexico, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, and Wisconsin (Milwaukee and Racine/Kenosha).
Public Allies Welcomes Jenise Terrell as Interim CEO
Board of Directors Releases Second Statement
Public Allies Board of Directors releases second statement, outlining steps they’ve taken to begin the repair and healing process for the Public Allies ecosystem.
Former CEO Resigns from Public Allies
The Public Allies National Board of Directors accepts the resignation of former CEO, Jaime Uzeta. At this time, the Board assumes decision-making authority for the organization until a new CEO is appointed.
Board of Directors Releases First Statement
In response to immense backlash from the network, spearheaded by Save Public Allies, an alumni-led group demanding transparency and accountability, the Public Allies National Board of Directors releases their first statement following the restructure.
Former CEO Announces Organization-Wide Restructure
Former Public Allies CEO Jaime Uzeta announces a restructure, resulting in layoffs impacting 50% of the organization in various communities across the country. The overwhelming majority of layoffs impacted BIPOC staff.