Allison French

Allison French is the Executive Director and co-founder of Talent Maker City, a nonprofit makerspace dedicated to building a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on learning, workforce development, and community collaboration. Following the 2020 Almeda Fire, Allison helped co-coordinate the Talent Mutual Aid Station and launched Rise Up & Rebuild, a volunteer-powered initiative that has provided more than 150 handcrafted beds to wildfire survivors. A trauma-informed educator with more than 25 years in education, she believes resilience begins with belonging.