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Allie Townsend Pena
Director of Volunteer Engagement & Recruitment
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A fundraiser since 2013, Allie stepped away from the profession in mid 2020 to stay home with her two small children. She now considers herself a full-time volunteer! In addition to joining the AFP Board in 2020, Allie also serves on the Board and Development Committee of Partners in Parenting (PiP) and Generation SERVE, respectively. She also leads a weekly peer-support parenting group with PiP, is active in her neighborhood, and serves as an admin for her local Buy Nothing group. Allie is thrilled to remain connected to the fundraising community through AFP (and to be able to give back to an organization that has given her so much!)

 

Emily is a Development Director at the American Heart Association where she oversees all fundraising strategies within the Go Red for Women campaign. She also leads the organization’s effort in Austin to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst to improve the lives of women globally.  A graduate of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, Emily holds a Masters of Public Service and Administration, with concentrations in nonprofit management and tax and accounting for nonprofits. Emily also holds a B.S. in Accounting from The University of Kansas.

 

Prior to joining the American Heart Association, Emily was the Development Manager for Special Events at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas where she oversaw the fundraising and execution of the organization’s five major events. Having worked in a variety of nonprofit development positions, Emily has gained knowledge and skills in grant writing and management, annual campaigns, special events, and donor solicitation.

 

In addition to serving on the board of AFP, Emily is an active member of the Junior League of Austin and sits on the Leadership Council for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas’ young professional group, Friends of the House. A native Austinite, Emily is excited to be in her hometown working in nonprofit development.