Allison Manswell

Allison is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Path Forward Consulting. For over 25 years she has worked with executives, leaders and employees in small, mid-sized organizations, Fortune-ranked companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations like: Harvard University, Yale University, Google, Leidos, National Audubon Society, Exelon, US Forest Service, US General Administration Services, Nielsen and Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Allison is a talent management executive with proven human resource experience with an MBA in Leadership. She also holds the industry  credential as a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) from the Association for Talent Development. She has a Bachelor's degree in Justice and Law Enforcement.

Her career began with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Revenue Canada and journalist roles in television, radio and print. Her career path has afforded her opportunities with progressive levels of responsibility ranging from HR generalist to senior leadership of leadership development talent management and organizational effectiveness. She has demonstrated results in strategy development and oversight, large enterprise project management and P&L responsibility.

Additionally, Allison is the author of Listen In: Crucial Conversations on Race in the Workplace and serves as the subject matter expert on race in the US. This first book is a ground-breaking combination of fiction and business consulting that gives insight into the personal experiences that occur behind the data and attempts at best practices. It provides readers with a unique opportunity for understanding as well as strategies for career growth and interventions that move our nation forward. Allison's combination of personal diversity and international experience provides an additional advantage in her interactions and understanding of the global economy.

She is an international speaker and sought after expert in the US, the Caribbean, Canada and Brazil. Most importantly, Allison has three sons who provide insight on generational differences as a critical diversity element and inspire her every day.