Allison’s News, Thoughts, and Updates

From boardrooms to gardens, from AI labs to intergenerational dinners — this is where I share the moments, partnerships, and ideas shaping my work at the intersection of data, leadership, and beauty.

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Carnegie Mellon Ranked #1 for AI

Proud to serve as founding faculty in Carnegie Mellon’s Chief Data & AI Officer Program, recently ranked #1 in the U.S. for Artificial Intelligence by U.S. News & World Report.

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Allison Teaching About AI in Action

The Management Development Program from the Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo is full for this fall—join the waitlist here or apply for 2026. It’s the best leadership development program in Western New York!

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Enroll in Allison’s Banking Data Management Class

Most banks don’t need a bigger data strategy. They need one that actually works—across people, teams, and decisions. This June, I’ll be teaching a course with the American Bankers Association: Building a Bank-Wide Data Management Program.

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Allison joins Unfiltered and Unstoppable panel in NYC

On May 8, I’ll join an incredible panel at the HFS Spring Summit to explore authentic leadership in the age of AI—and why I believe building what I call AI Confidence is key to unlocking GenAI’s real potential.

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