Alison Riddell

Allison Davis is a global advocacy and strategic communications leader with a strong focus on driving inclusive development outcomes and emerging market initiatives for philanthropies and NGOs. She excels at translating program and product innovation into creative campaigns, crafting compelling value propositions, and reshaping global narratives.

Her expertise lies in planning, launching, and marketing 'firsts' like brands, programs, partnerships, and experiences. Allison is skilled in developing value propositions, messaging, integrated marketing strategies, and audience engagement tactics based on market insights and segmentation. She is adept at building strategic partnerships, offering visionary leadership, fostering team building, and investing in local leaders and organizations for sustainable issue advocacy.

Allison Davis holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Documentary Studies, graduating cum laude from Wellesley College. She also conducted field research on 'The Role of Nepali Women in Khumbu’s Developing Tourism Industry' at the School for International Training.

In her professional journey, Allison has held key roles such as Head of Global Communications/Marketing for Digital Financial Inclusion and Water & Sanitation Programs, Deputy Director for Global Communications focusing on Creative, Campaigns & Digital, and Senior Program Officer for Brand & Innovation, all at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Prior to that, she served as the Senior Vice President for Social Impact & Philanthropy and earlier as Vice President at GMMB. She also contributed as Communications Director for Public Health & Social Impact at Soapbox Communications, Program Director at Resource Media, Editorial & Publicity Coordinator at SEAL PRESS, and as a Backcountry Ranger at the National Park Service.