Tamara M. Allen

About Tamara M. Allen

Tamara M. Allen, MSML is a strategic leader and organizational systems architect with more than 15 years of experience designing scalable workforce, talent, and leadership development solutions across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.Her work centers on building integrated systems that align people, processes, and technology to improve performance, adaptability, and long-term organizational effectiveness. Tamara specializes in translating complex workforce and operational challenges into structured, executable models that support growth at scale.As the Founder of Allen Coaching Group, Speaking Out! Media, and AlignaWorX, Tamara leads initiatives that strengthen workforce readiness, leadership capability, and institutional capacity. She is also the architect of Workforce OS, a proprietary workforce development operating system designed to modernize talent delivery through systems thinking, strategic automation, and data-informed decision-making.Known for her ability to bridge strategy and execution, Tamara operates at the intersection of workforce transformation, leadership enablement, and innovation—supporting organizations as they evolve in response to shifting economic, technological, and talent landscapes.Core Areas of Focus - Workforce and Organizational Strategy - Systems Architecture and Operational Design - Talent Enablement and Leadership Development - Technology-Integrated Workforce Solutions - Scalable Coaching and Learning Models - Workforce OS Design and Implementation - Executive Facilitation and Public Speaking

Experience

1. Chief Executive Director

   Alignaworx, Inc

   Jan 2025 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Founder and strategic lead of AlignaWorX, a nonprofit workforce innovation firm focused on AI-integrated training, talent placement, and long-term career development. Oversee full organizational operations, curriculum development, and strategic partnerships aimed at preparing non-technical professionals for high-performance roles in a tech-integrated workforce.Key achievements include: • Designed and launched Workforce OS, a full-cycle workforce operating system encompassing AI-literacy training, 90-day externships (AlignaMatch), employer retention strategy, and alumni network engagement. • Maintained an 80%+ placement rate for participants within 60–90 days of program completion, supported by structured employer onboarding and retention tracking. • Delivered AI-integrated training to over 250 professionals, incorporating tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Canva AI into real-world productivity frameworks. • Built multi-sector partnerships with schools, employers, and nonprofit organizations across multiple regions. • Established and scaled three targeted participant pipelines: Youth (16–24), Mid-Level Professionals, and Experienced Professionals (55+).

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Management and Leadership

• University of Kentucky

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  2010

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Presentation Skills
• Academic Advising
• Programming
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Videography
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Graphic Design
• Student Engagement
• Editing
• Program Coordination
• Counseling
• Student Recruiting
• Coaching
• Research
• Strategic Planning
• Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Program Management
• Event Management
• Marketing Communications
• Onboarding
• Writing
• Higher Education
• Program Evaluation
• Program Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Psychotherapy
• Public Speaking
• Resume Writing
• Web Design
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Nonprofits