Alison Malmon

Alison Malmon

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Founder & CEO
Colorado, United States

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    Flying Trapeze coach
    Trapeze School New York TSNY Washington DC
    Jul 2004 - Aug 2010 (6 years 2 months)
    Instructor and flyer at the nation's largest flying trapeze school. Yep, just like what you're picturing from the circus.
  • Active Minds Inc
    Founder & CEO
    Active Minds Inc
    Jun 2003 - Current (23 years 1 month)
    Active Minds is the leading national organization mobilizing youth and young adults to change the culture around mental health. Alison founded the organization as a student group while an undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania a year after her only sibling, her brother Brian, died by suicide. Shortly after graduating from Penn in 2003, she formed the nonprofit organization and has served as its CEO ever since, responsible for overseeing the organization's impact through its growing presence at more than 1,000 colleges, high schools, middle schools, and communities; representing the organization at national events and to corporate partners and media; overseeing its growth to a multi-million dollar budget with a full time staff of 50, Bo
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  • University of Pennsylvania
    BA, Psychology & Sociology
    University of Pennsylvania
    Jan 1999 - Dec 2003 (5 years)
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      The Verywell Mind 25
      httpswwwverywellmindcomtheverywellmind
      May 2024
      Recognized alongside Taraji P. Henson, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, and more as a Thought Leader, Expert, and Advocate Who Is Making a Difference
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      From Cinderella to CEO Category Winner
      Cary Broussard From Cinderella to CEO
      Aug 2019
      Selected among more than 200+ female executives as first-runner-up for Grand Prize. Winner of category "Displayed exceptional bravery in overcoming an extraordinary hurdle to reach a challenging goal." Awarded donated admission into Women's Executive Leadership Program at George Washington University.
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      Presidential Citation
      American College Health Association
      May 2019
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      Legacy Award
      Cornerstone Montgomery
      Oct 2018
      With video presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IVkEpGNtjE
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      "5 Nonprofits that are Changing the World - All Led by Young People"
      YR Media
      Aug 2018
      https://youthradio.org/journalism/5-nonprofits-led-by-young-people/
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      Compass Award for Lifetime Achievement
      Pegs Foundation
      Nov 2016
      Youngest-ever recipient of this national foundation's annual Lifetime Achievement Award.
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      Campus Transformer Award
      GW Students for Recovery
      Apr 2016
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      Community Builder Award
      Child Mind Institute
      May 2015
      First-ever recipient, earned from public voting. Accompanied with a video: https://youtu.be/RXi9pbBTRKc
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      Matt's Hero Award
      Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation
      Apr 2015
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      Fun, Fearless Female of the Month
      Cosmopolitan Magazine
      Jul 2014
      Recognized with a half-page feature in July 2014 issue of Cosmo.
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      Brava! Award for Top Female CEO
      Smart CEO Magazine
      Jul 2014
      One of six nonprofit CEOs recognized for outstanding leadership in business and in the community. Accompanied by a profile in the July/August 2014 edition of SmartCEO Magazine.
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      Destigmatization Award of Excellence
      National Council of Behavioral Healthcare
      Apr 2013
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      Top 10 Online Influencer in Children's Mental Health
      SharecareNow
      Mar 2013
      http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130304005673/en/SharecareNow-Names-Top-10-Online-Influencers-Children; AND http://www.sharecare.com/static/sharecare-now
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      Characters Unite National Award
      USA Network
      Jun 2012
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      Top Global Emerging Social Innovator
      Ashoka Changemakers and American Express
      May 2012
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      Joseph A. Wharton Award
      The Wharton Club of Washington DC
      May 2011
      Youngest-ever recipient.
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      Leadership Award
      Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
      Apr 2010
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      Citizen of the Year
      Potomac Maryland Rotary Club
      Jan 2008
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      Washingtonian of the Year
      Washingtonian Magazine
      Jan 2008
      Profiled with a full-page spread in the January 2008 edition of Washingtonian Magazine.
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      Distinctive Alumnus Award
      Montgomery County MD Public Schools
      Jun 2007
      Inaugural award winner (17th largest school system in the United States; repeatedly ranked among the highest quality education).
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      Campus Solidarity Campaign: Developing a Program to Promote an Environment of Solidarity and Support on College Campuses
      Rehabilitation Research Policy and Education
      Jan 2016
    • Cengage Learning
      Abnormal Psychology and Life: A Dimensional Approach
      Cengage Learning
      Jan 2014
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      Active Minds: Creating Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Awareness
      Journal of College Student Psychotherapy
      Jan 2014
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