Client Testimonials
"During my time working with Allison at the MyCom Youth Development Network, I was consistently impressed by her authentic and honest approach to team strategy. Her creativity shone through in the visual communications she developed, which effectively showcased our successes and kept our brand actively engaged across social and online media.
Allison also excelled in crafting compelling stories that advocated for youth voices, and she played a key role in producing and facilitating professional development programs—earning high satisfaction rates from our network members.
When our organization was transitioning toward closure, Allison demonstrated exceptional leadership and empathy. She helped our team recognize and celebrate our achievements and skills, which was invaluable as we prepared for new opportunities. Her energy, ability to connect with people at all levels, and versatile skill set make her a tremendous asset to any organization."
Client Team Member
I’ve
had
the
pleasure
of
working
with
Allison
on
and
off
for
7
years,
and
she’s
been
such
an
asset
to
our
organization.
Allison
supported
us
as
a
grant
writer
and
also
helped
with
marketing,
social
media,
coordinating
with
our
website
team,
and
with
planning
efforts
for
our
annual
5K
run.
She’s
creative,
enthusiastic,
and
truly
committed
to
the
mission.
Allison
brings
fresh
ideas
and
helps
identify
goals
we
hadn’t
considered
before.
She’s
collaborative,
easy
to
work
with,
and
brings
positive
energy
to
every
project.
Her
nonprofit
knowledge
and
ability
to
push
for
things
to
work
the
way
they
should
have
helped
us
move
forward.
If
you’re
looking
for
someone
who
is
mission-driven,
creative,
and
great
with
people,
I
highly
recommend
Allison.
Client Team Member
I’ve known Allison for several years as a volunteer with the professional association that I work for and that she is a member of. Allison is very knowledgeable and passionate about her work and brings a wide variety and deep level of experience to the table. In her role as chair of a committee I found her to exhibit a commitment to her duties as well as her mastery of using technical tools to take her (and our) work to the next level.
Volunteer Organization Partner
“Allison is a proven leader and has a wealth of public and private sector management experience and knowledge. Allison is adept at helping companies make connections for problem-solving, growth management, government business support, and strategic planning.”
Client Team Member
“Allison brought instant creditability and knowledge to a project where we had limited amount of time to implement statewide and with stakeholders that were less than interested in implementing the strategy. Allison was able to take a 50,000-foot strategy from the State and bring the training and procedures manual to ground level for the local attendees/stakeholders.”
Government Client
“Allison is an exceptional leader and manager within the workforce development arena. She is forward thinking and works very proactively and thoughtfully to engage diverse partners in developing innovative plans to build and retain a qualified workforce. I would not hesitate to hire her for other regional collaborative projects.”
Healthcare Client Board Member
"Allison and I have had the pleasure of knowing one another for several years. In addition to working with one another on mutual philanthropic efforts, we've had the chance to partner to assist growth-oriented businesses achieve their vision of success. Allison's ability to articulate opportunities and challenges for a client, harness resources to address each area, guide stakeholders through a well-defined process and deliver impactful, meaningful results is the reason why I look forward to future engagements with her. She cares deeply about her clients and the results and it shows."
Client Team Member
"I've worked with Allison as a consultant for several years in Cleveland, and she is the consummate professional! She's kind, extremely knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to accomplish the client's goals in a timely manner. She can be counted on as a team member to get the job done!"
Non-Profit Client
"I have had the pleasure of working with Allison on a number of projects related to workforce development. Allison is smart, hardworking, and very organized. I have always enjoyed working with Allison!"
Non-Profit Client
"Allison has been the cornerstone of significant progress. In six months, a few of her accomplishments are as follows: implemented a website; enhanced board communications and meetings; designed & delivered a successful Allied Health Summit with community partners; designed & delivered a strategic planning session for board members. Allison works well with Executive teams. She is confident, passionate, high-energy and always delivers successful outcomes. I highly recommend Allison who is a very talented professional and very well liked by all!"
Healthcare Client Board Member
"Allison is very personable and extremely knowledgeable about the workings of county and state government. She is one of the most dependable, hard working people that I know. She is very personable and easily makes connections with everyone. Allison will go above and beyond to complete any work assignment. She will also pitch in to help you with whatever needs to be completed; she is a team player. I would highly recommend Allison for any position."
For-Profit Client
Ascend provides total project management and includes a full spectrum of management and executive services to organizations.
Our topic areas of expertise include Workforce Development, Small Business Support, Youth Development and Government and Non-Profit Management
Email us today at hello@ascendadvise.com to have coffee or a phone call to talk about your needs and how we can help