Allison Katona

Partnered with executive leadership to coordinate organizational initiatives, support strategic decision-making, and drive chapter-wide priorities. Fostered positive member relations by managing stakeholder communications, resolving conflicts, and promoting collaboration across a 100+ member organization. Oversaw organizational operations, policy implementation, and accountability processes while supporting leadership development and organizational effectiveness.

Executive Vice President at Sigma Kappa, Zeta Sigma Chapter (2025-01 – Present)

• Partnered with executive leadership to coordinate organizational initiatives, support strategic decision-making, and drive chapter-wide priorities.
• Fostered positive member relations by managing stakeholder communications, resolving conflicts, and promoting collaboration across a 100+ member organization.
• Oversaw organizational operations, policy implementation, and accountability processes while supporting leadership development and organizational effectiveness.

Center Operations Director Intern at Soar Autism (2026-06 – 2026-07)

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support daily operations, coordinate workflows, and enhance employee and caregiver experiences.
• Analyzed operational information to identify trends, support process improvements, and contribute to data-informed business decisions.
• Partnered with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify workflow challenges and recommend operational efficiencies.
• Prepared communications and presentations supporting compliance initiatives, organizational priorities, and change management efforts.
• Managed multiple priorities while contributing to special projects that improved team effectiveness, operational performance, and service delivery.

Student Programs & Events Assistant at Alys Stephens Center (2022-11 – 2026-04)

• Coordinated cross-functional projects and campus events by managing logistics, scheduling, stakeholder communications, and operational planning.
• Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to execute multiple concurrent initiatives while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Prepared communications, coordinated administrative processes, and maintained organized workflows to support successful program execution.
• Supported organizational outreach through digital communications, promotional materials, and audience engagement initiatives.

Master of Business Administration in Business Administration – University of Alabama at Birmingham (2027-12)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Alabama at Birmingham