Allison Polk

Dr. Polk leads Gallaudet University's Institutional Advancement team, overseeing fundraising, alumni relations, and advancement services. She brings over 16 years of experience at Gallaudet -- including starting at entry-level in the Development Office -- and leverages her deep knowledge of the institution as an alumna and a parent of a freshly-minted alumna. 

A longtime advocate of strategic storytelling and Deaf Gain, Dr. Polk focuses on building values-driven partnerships that advance the University's mission and priorities and highlight the impact of its students, faculty, staff, and graduates. 

• BA, Gallaudet University, English
• MFA, Goddard College, Creative Writing
• PhD, the George Washington University, English