David Allen

Director of Human Resources and Operations

Blue Forest

Dec 2024 - Current (1 year 8 months)

Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit whose mission is to accelerate the pace and scale of ecological restoration. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects on private and public lands to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.

Expert

GLG

Sep 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 3 months)

As a GLG Expert, I bring 20 years’ of management experience in the tele-health industry and non-profit sector to help clients solve some of their toughest business challenges around startup operations and strategic planning. GLG is the world’s insight network. It connects decision makers to the right experts so they can act with the confidence that comes from true clarity and have what it takes to get ahead. Its network of experts is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise.

Staff Trip Liaison - Voyage 130

Semester At Sea ISE

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

Semester at Sea is a multi-country study abroad program on a ship open to all students of all majors, emphasizing global comparative study. As a Trip liaison on SAS voyage 130, I facilitated a wide variety of field excursions for the ship board community. In country experiences ranged in length from a few hours to five days. Go SAS 130!

Senior Director of Mental Health / Product Manager

K Health

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Following K Health's acquisition of Trusst Health, I was responsible for integrating Trusst's product suite into the K Health ecosystem and overseeing the nationwide rollout of therapy services. Within the first 90 days of assuming the leadership role, we launched the K Therapy app. My duties at K Health included oversight of two global engineering teams and operational control of clinical services.

Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer

Trusst

Aug 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year)

ACQUIRED BY K HEALTH As COO at Trusst, I oversaw operations, finance, HR, product development, and marketing for a seed-stage healthcare technology startup. To support the company's rapid growth to 40 U.S. states, I scaled the team to 120, and managed a remote software development team, guiding product specification, design, feature, and release requirements. On the fundraising and M&A front I managed a successful Reg CF crowdfunding campaign and spearheaded diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations that resulted in K Health's acquisition of Trusst in June 2021.

Staff Trip Liaison - Voyage 128

Semester At Sea ISE

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 (4 months)

Semester at Sea is a multi-country study abroad program on a ship open to all students of all majors, emphasizing global comparative study. As a Trip liaison on SAS voyage 128, I facilitated a wide variety of field excursions for the ship board community. In country experiences ranged in length from a few hours to five days.

Co-founder & VP of Operations

Trusst

Dec 2018 - Aug 2020 (1 year 9 months)

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Strategic Projects Consultant

VOI

Feb 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year 1 month)

During my tenure at Voi, I focused on accelerating the company's post-Series A growth through operational optimizations and data-driven new business development efforts. To improve operations, I implemented project management systems that connected geographically dispersed teams and streamlined workflow. On the business development side, I conducted in-depth market research and gap analysis to identify new streams of revenue within the military and healthcare sectors.

Studio Production Manager

Simon Pearce

Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 10 months)

As a creative project management leader for an internationally recognized artisan glass and pottery company, I utilized JIRA and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to track and optimize creative asset production cycles. During my tenure, I reduced asset scheduling delays by 90%, which played an integral role in increasing annual revenue by 10%. I also interfaced directly with clients and vendors, auditing programs to ensure consistency with brand messaging, cost controls, and quality standards.

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Product Manager

Yabidu Inc

Jun 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 6 months)

At Yabidu, a seed-stage healthcare technology startup, I was responsible for managing the entire product lifecycle from concept to delivery. I collaborated with the CTO to create and implement our technical roadmap and led a team of five specialists in marketing, web design, customer success, and customer onboarding. To drive sales growth, I executed targeted outreach and provided support for product demos and presentations. I also conducted thorough market research and analysis to identify new features and functions aimed at enhancing the user experience and supporting evolving business processes for new regulatory environments.

Guest and Volunteer Services Manager

Davids House Inc

Feb 2011 - Jun 2013 (2 years 5 months)

David's House cares for families of sick and injured children who are seeking care at Dartmouth Medical Center. During my tenure at David's House, I managed the daily intake and support of guests, which amounted to approximately 2.6K per year. In addition, I recruited and trained 200 volunteers to assist with the daily operations of the house. To provide ancillary services for families with special needs, I utilized partnerships with the Dartmouth Medical Center community, including pediatric care, social work, and child life, to provide additional support for the families.

Strategic Projects Manager

The Nature Conservancy

Feb 2007 - Feb 2009 (2 years 1 month)

Youth Activities Director

Marine Corps Community Services

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year 1 month)

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Founder & CEO

Lumberjack Computing

Feb 2003 - Jun 2004 (1 year 5 months)

Director of Operations

Boys Girls Clubs of America

Apr 2001 - Jun 2003 (2 years 3 months)

Program Coordinator & Course Instructor

Cathleen Stone Island Outward Bound School

May 1999 - Oct 2000 (1 year 6 months)

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