Justin Allen was promoted to Ten at the Top’s assistant director, the organization announced Jan. 3.
Allen has served as program and event manager since joining TATT in March 2020 and will continue to coordinate the capacity-building efforts of the organization’s initiative-focused committees and task forces.
She will also oversee TATT’s Upstate Regional Summit, which will next be held in September 2024, as well as its three large annual regional events:
- Pique Young Professionals Summit
- Blues, Brews & BBQ
- Celebrating Successes
During the first half of 2023, Allen and TATT Vice Chair for Initiatives Mark McKinney will be meeting with the organization’s partners and regional stakeholders to identify the next big regional-focused capacity-building initiatives that TATT will concentrate on between 2023-2025.
“Justine joined TATT during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped,” said TATT Executive Director Dean Hybl. “She has done an outstanding job developing relationships with Upstate stakeholders and service providers over the last two and a half years and is playing a critical role in TATT’s efforts to build the collective capacity of the Upstate. With her additional responsibilities, Justine will continue to help TATT serve as a neutral convenor and place where stakeholders from different areas and sectors can come together to address regional issues that impact economic vitality and quality of life in the region.”
The promotion comes on the heels of TATT awarding community leaders at its 12th annual Celebrating Upstate Success event. The awards honor those who have brought vibrancy to local communities.
See the winners of this year’s Celebrating Upstate Success event.
Allen has a background in event planning and management, including working as event planner, charity liaison and volunteer coordinator on the BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament.
She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
