Richard Sampson Email Address

Vice President and Executive Director

Emerson College is internationally recognized as the nation's premier institution of higher learning devoted to communication and the arts.

Allison Sampson Vice President and Executive Director for Emerson College Los Angeles allison@allisonsampson.com / (310) 492-3109 Equipped with over 20 years experience as a Senior Level Executive for Non-Profit Organizations including: Emerson College, the Colburn School, Fundraising, Organizational Development, Public Affairs, New Venture & Incubation, and Governance. Strongest attributes are leadership, strategic planning and building strong relationships. Major Accomplishments: • Member of senior leadership team, problem solver, responsible for all fundraising and team leader on public affairs. • Spearheaded new institutional partnerships special projects with long-term benefits to the Colburn School. • Financially restructured the Los Angeles Zoo’s economic model for its concessions. • Represented the Getty to form a partnership with the City of Los Angeles to implement an Office of Historic Resources and city wide survey initiative. Value Propositions: Known for the incubation of new ideas and start-up organizations. Due to my expertise in building broad coalitions, stakeholder bases, and investor confidence, I execute concepts to delivery. This trait has been essential throughout my career. Passionate about "Change Management". I enjoy change without controversy by collaborating with stakeholders, management, and volunteer leadership to articulate direction and viable solutions to build an institution to take on new initiatives and growth. As a Senior Executive I build systems, bench strength, competencies, and improve processes. By isolating problems and rebuilding resources, teams work better together to attract investors and expand their programs. Competencies: Board Advancement, Facilitation, Fundraising, Leadership -- Interim Executive Director/CEO, New Venture & Incubation, Organizational Development, Project Management, Public Affairs, Strategic Planning.