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Allison Clark is the Senior Operations Manager for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Ohio Centers, based at the Grange Insurance 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center in Columbus. She oversees daily operations, finances, facilities and visitor experience across both the Grange Insurance 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center and Aullwood 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center and Farm in Dayton, supporting 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s mission through strong organizational management and best practices. She also reimagined and oversees Grange’s rental program, which provides financial support for the center’s local engagement and conservation work.

Allison joined 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú in 2010 as a part-time educator, later becoming a full-time educator and then Education Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator as well as 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Adventure Camp in the summers, leading the center’s Conservation Classroom, education, volunteer and summer camp programs. She served as Acting Director in 2019 before transitioning into operations leadership at Grange in 2020. Her background in education and passion for connecting people to nature continue to shape her work, helping visitors engage meaningfully with 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s mission.

Prior to joining 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, Allison taught formally in Columbus City Schools working with children with behavioral and emotional needs before staying home for 9 ½ years with her two sons. Outside of work, Allison enjoys hiking, photography, travel, and spending time with family and friends.