Allison Bridges

Allison Bridges is a Program Manager at the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Tech, focused on the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact since January 2023. Concurrently, Allison serves as a Lecturer at Columbia University, teaching Urban Sustainability and Cities and Climate Change, and has held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Earth Institute concentrating on Sustainability Policy and Management. Additional roles include Visiting Fellow at the Southern Economic Advancement Project, a previous Lecturer in Environmental Policy at Emory University, and a Fellow at the NYC Mayor's Office of Climate Resiliency. Allison's academic background includes a PhD in Urban Planning and Policy from Rutgers University and a strong foundation in urban studies and international affairs from New York University and The New School, respectively. Professional experience spans roles as a Research Analyst at the World Bank and a Public Information Officer at the World Health Organization, demonstrating a commitment to energy policy, urban development, and emergency response.