Allison Francis Barksdale

Allison Francis Barksdale is the CEO of RISE Leadership, LLC, with more than 20 years in service management, leadership training, and development. She empowers leaders and educators to Reach, Inspire, Serve, and Elevate.

Known as the Speak Up Guru, Allison previously led the Greater Philadelphia Minority Business Strategic Alliance and holds an Executive MBA from Temple. Ask her about speaking up, authentic leadership, or rising from adversity.