Allison Wright

About Allison Wright

Growth-driven learning leader with 15+ years of experience designing impactful digital education programs that engage customers, empower communities, and drive brand loyalty. I specialize in building high-performing programs from the ground up across industries including wellness, fitness, coaching, nonprofit, and technology — a cross-sector perspective that has become one of my greatest strengths.As a director, curriculum designer, and program strategist, I’m passionate about creating learning experiences that are innovative, inclusive, and results-focused. I thrive on setting clear strategy, fostering collaboration across teams, and delivering programs that scale — always with a laser focus on user experience, retention, and impact.Over the course of my career, I’ve developed multimillion-dollar education initiatives, scaled global mentorship programs, led product launches across six apps, produced high-profile events, and managed cross-functional teams with care and precision. Whether working with entrepreneurs, wellness practitioners, or corporate stakeholders, I lead with a bias toward action, a deep respect for diverse perspectives, and a relentless commitment to client and learner success.Key Strengths:• Program Strategy & Operations• Digital Learning & eLearning Design• Instructional Design & Curriculum Development• Leadership, Coaching, and Team Development• Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) in Learning• Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Platform Migrations• Customer Experience, Retention & Brand Loyalty• Data-Driven Program Improvement & KPI TrackingI\'m always excited to connect with others who are passionate about learning, innovation, and building programs that make a meaningful difference. Let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Director of Education

   Startout

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Lead StartOut’s business mentorship program, supporting 800+ founders and mentors; launched a new platform that cut match times by over 80%.Develop and lead mentor recruitment initiatives to source a diverse network of successful entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and industry experts.Scaled Expert Office Hours program from 5 to 20 subject matter experts, ensuring diverse and relevant expertise tailored to founders\' needs.Oversee educational strategy and execution for StartOut’s premier cohort programs, Growth Lab Accelerator and Spark Lab Incubator, including direct management of program staff.Partner with sponsors to co-design new programs that deliver measurable outcomes, backed by KPIs and performance data to drive continuous improvement.Manage the education program budget, including strategic design, forecasting, and performance tracking aligned to organizational goals.Develop StartOut’s organizational educational strategy, including curriculum design, learner needs analysis, SME team management, and creation of educational content for StartOutCon, the organization\'s flagship 2-day annual conference.

Education

• Lesley University

  Bachelor's degree, Holistic Psychology

• Berklee College of Music

  Jazz Piano

  2003 — 2004