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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Announcing AI Cloud Partnership with Microsoft
Excited to announce a new partnership with Microsoft to accelerate responsible AI adoption.
Announcing 2025 Wilmers Integrity Prize Finalists
Honored to serve on the Selection Committee for the Wilmers Integrity Prize, which recognizes leaders whose work embodies courage and integrity in action.
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.
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!
Allison to Speak About Native Gardens
Join us on Sunday, September 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The Gardens at Murder Creek, where Allison will give a talk called: “It Started with Bees: A Native Garden Story.”
Schneider Electric Named Most Sustainable Company in the world by Sustainability Magazine
I’m proud to partner with great companies like Schneider Electric, who has been named the #1 Most Sustainable Company in the world by Sustainability Magazine.
Not just a podcast, but the start of a journey into the signs and whispers of the universe
This isn’t just a podcast, but the start of something more: A journey into the signs and whispers of the universe. Join us as we listen deeper to discover what is waiting to be revealed.
Congratulations to Aarete for being named Top Consulting Firm for Data Analytics
Happy to share that my client AArete has been recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year on this list.
Summer at Serendipity Gardens
This summer, we gathered at Serendipity Gardens for an intergenerational dinner that brought together young artists, executives, and friends to explore ideas across generations.
Allison at Carnegie Mellon for Chief Data and AI Officer Program
Great to be on campus for Cohort 2 and meeting my time. I love teaching the next generation of data and AI leaders.
Allison Hosts Artist Colony at Serendipity Gardens
Gardens are at peak in July in Western New York, as the native perennials come into full bloom. Fun event in the woods with friends, clients, and members of my Artist Colony—we celebrated the unveiling of Wendy Maloney's painting Applied Serendipity and strolled through the garden.
Registration Open for Fall 2025 Management Development Program
Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 Management Development Program from the Harvard Business School Club of Buffalo. I'm excited to teach again in this case-study based leadership experience!
Schneider Electric named World’s Most Sustainable Company for the second year in a row
A leader in global sustainability, Schneider Electric has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Company for the second year in a row.
Ten Finalists Named for 2025 Wilmers Integrity Prize
Please meet the Wilmers Integrity Prize 2025 finalists—ten impact leaders nationwide who are dedicated to improving their communities and our lives. Where integrity leads, impact will follow.
Artist Colony member Wendy Caldwell Maloney to hold exhibit
Wendy Caldwell Maloney, who is a member of my Artist Colony, has an upcoming show at Meibohm Fine Arts in East Aurora. Stop by the opening reception June 7 from 10 am - 2pm or during her show in June and July.
Allison Featured in Profile of Carnegie Mellon Data and AI Leader Program
I’ve been part of Carnegie Mellon’s Chief Data & AI Officer Program from the start, and continue to work with alumni around the world as they apply AI with clarity, integrity, and impact. Honored to be part of such a generous community.
Unfiltered and Unstoppable - Allison Speaks with Women on the Front Lines of AI
Spoke at the HFS Summit this week alongside a panel of pioneering women in AI—leaders who are not just shaping this space, but owning it.
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.
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.
Allison joins AI in Community Banking Panel
Allison joined bankers and tech leaders to discuss how community banks can be using AI.