Allyson Knox

Allyson Knox Allyson has a premium accountClick to upgrade to Premium Senior Director of Education Policy at Microsoft Washington, District of Columbia, United States Experience Microsoft Company NameMicrosoft Total Duration16 yrs TitleSenior Director of Education Policy and Programs Dates EmployedSep 2012 – Present Employment Duration8 yrs 3 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area I am the DC education policy lead for the Microsoft Philanthropies team. I manage STEM education (particularly computer science), technology in education, and student privacy policy issues at state and federal levels. Testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education during a hearing, “How Emerging Technology Affects Student Privacy" in 2015 and the U.S. Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade during a hearing “Our Nation of Builders: Training the Builders of the Future" in 2013. At the state level - testified or engaged in public meetings in New York, Florida, Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Oregon, Ohio, and Alabama state capitols. TitleAcademic Program Manager Dates EmployedDec 2004 – Sep 2012 Employment Duration7 yrs 10 mos Created national education programs with various partners to inspire innovative learning. Programs included: InterroBang (online/real-world game), Problem Solving with Smithsonian Experts (interactive web series), START with the Corporation for National and Community Service (students as technical learning experts in classrooms), Scaling Education Success (online and in person tutorials on scaling up successful education programs), C2i Gaming Challenge with the NEA Foundation, and CareerForward (20 hour online course). … see more US Chamber of Commerce Senior Program Manager Company NameUS Chamber of Commerce Dates EmployedOct 2003 – Dec 2004 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos Managed the "Workforce Innovation Networks" (WIN) partnership with Jobs for the Future and the National Association of Manufacturing leaders. Administrated WIN grants to communities who were aligning workforce programs and education opportunities with regional workforce needs. Education Harvard University Harvard University Degree NameMEdField Of StudyTechnology in Education Dates attended or expected graduation2002 – 2003 Michigan State University Michigan State University Degree NameMaster's degreeField Of StudyEducational Leadership and Administration, General Dates attended or expected graduation1992 – 1993 University of Michigan University of Michigan Degree NameBachelor of Arts (BA)Field Of StudyEnglish Language and Literature/Letters Dates attended or expected graduation1989 – 1990 University of St. Andrews University of St. Andrews University of St. Andrews University of St. Andrews