Portland, Oregon, United States, March 2025 – Allison Adcox has been promoted to Chief People Officer at Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). In this role, she will oversee people strategy, leadership development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and workforce planning to foster an engaged, high-performing, and values-driven organization.
Allison has been a key part of USDN for nearly three years, previously serving as Senior Director of People Operations and People Operations Director. She has played a pivotal role in enhancing HR operations, building sustainable workforce strategies, and leading talent development efforts.
Prior to USDN, Allison held multiple leadership roles at the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, where she led HR strategy, nonprofit learning programs, and operational excellence for over a decade. Her experience spans organizational development, employee engagement, DEI, and talent management, supporting mission-driven organizations in achieving long-term impact.
With a deep commitment to equity, resilience, and sustainability, Allison’s leadership at USDN will continue to shape inclusive HR policies and transformative workforce strategies that align with the organization’s mission of fostering sustainable and equitable communities.
About Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)
The Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) is a peer-to-peer network of over 250 local government sustainability practitioners across the US and Canada. With more than 2,000 members, USDN delivers programs, fosters partnerships, and creates connections to support sustainability leaders in driving equitable, resilient, and transformative change. The organization focuses on adaptive leadership, climate action, racial equity, renewable energy, and community collaboration to build a sustainable future.
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