Allison Boyle

Research and Policy Specialist

Allison Boyle is research and policy specialist at the Southern Education Foundation, joining SEF full time after serving as early childhood education research fellow for the organization’s research and policy team. Prior to working with SEF, she worked as an intern for the executive director of Children First, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that engages with families and the court system to promote safe, stable and nurturing living environments for children in Athens, Georgia, and the surrounding counties. Her work at Children First focused on racial justice in foster care and the court system, as well as providing guidance on various human resource objectives and helping navigate the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic. Allison also has several years of firsthand experience in Early Childhood Education as a former assistant teacher at the University of Georgia’s University Childcare Center. Allison holds a bachelor’s in international affairs and a Master of Public Administration with a specialization in public policy from the University of Georgia.