Allison Barmann

Since 2008, Genesys Works has partnered with Twin Cities companies to provide meaningful work opportunities to thousands of talented high school students, most of whom are first-generation American, first-time college goers and identify as students of color, minority groups that have been historically marginalized and underrepresented in the workplace. As executive director of the Twin Cities program, Barmann will lead regional strategy and operations, while actively collaborating with corporate and community leaders to build the Twin Cities’ future workforce.

“And are thrilled to have a leader of Allison’s caliber leading the next phase of growth and impact for Genesys Works Twin Cities,” said board chair, Matt Neale. “Allison’s deep experience in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, combined with her strong strategic and analytic skills, makes her well-positioned to elevate and lead the Twin Cities program. As a respected leader in the Twin Cities community, she will be an influential advocate for the students they serve.”

Prior to joining Genesys Works, Barmann served as the vice president, Strategy & Learning at the Bush Foundation. While there, she championed and supported many efforts related to education, social business and diversity, equity and inclusion, including a strategy to serve the Native Nations in the region, the creation of a vendor diversity policy as well as an impact investing strategy.