Allison Ford is currently the Public Policy Manager of the PNW for Uber Technologies, Inc where she leads public affairs, policy development and coalition building efforts throughout the region. Allison has led several initiatives both locally and internationally to find common ground policy approaches to issues that impact stakeholders at the crux of technology and labor.
Allison is a solutions-oriented, strategic and passionate leader with over 20 years of dynamic experience on campaigns and in the public policy and advocacy space across issues related to foreign policy, manufacturing technology, the future of work, transportation, gig economy and global women’s issues. She has always sought out ways to include advocacy for women’s issues into her work. Before returning to her home state of Washington, she lived and worked for 12 years in Washington, DC where she served on the board of the Women’s Foreign Policy Group, co-founded the Young Women’s Professional Development Group and the Women’s Technology and Foreign Policy series and has served as a mentor and champion for young women pursuing careers in public policy.
A proud 5th generation Washingtonian, Allison has deep roots throughout the state that continually fuel her perspective and desire to advocate on behalf of women and families. She is a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and comes from a long line of public educators, small business owners, and tradespeople. She holds a BA in History from Gonzaga University and a Master of Public Administration from George Mason University. Most of all she loves spending time with her family and friends traveling throughout the state, exploring nature, and bringing loved ones together over meal.
End of First Term: 06/30/2027