Allison Lichter
Allison Lichter is the Program Director for Journalism + Design at The New School, where she serves as an editor, producer, and educator with a strong skill set in management and community building.
She holds a diverse educational background including a Bachelor of Arts in History from Carleton College, a Master's degree in History with a focus on African and European studies from the University of Michigan, and visiting scholar experiences in Geography and History at Université Cheihk Anta Diop in Dakar, Senegal, and UC Berkeley.
Allison has held key positions in various prestigious organizations such as Assistant Professor and Deputy Director at The New School, Audience Engagement and Emerging Media Editor at The Wall Street Journal, News Editor at WSJ.com, and Culture Editor at New York Public Radio.
Her past roles also include Producer for WNYC's Soundcheck with John Schaefer and positions at the Social Science Research Council and Radio Diaries, showcasing her extensive experience in media, journalism, and academia.