Chris Allio
@chrisallio
I lead government and nonprofit portfolios that turn evidence into measurable community impact.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Alutiiq, I lead a $13M+ Department of State program supporting education, leadership, and workforce development through performance monitoring, evaluation, and capacity-building. Previously, I managed an $18M MEL portfolio at IBTCI for USAID programs in conflict-affected areas and designed assessment frameworks for Department of Defense security cooperation initiatives at Sabel Systems.
Across government, nonprofit, donor-funded, and community-focused work, I translate strategy into practical implementation, strengthen accountability, and help teams use evidence for better decisions. I bring 15+ years of experience leading teams, budgets, workplans, partnerships, compliance, evaluations, and technical deliverables.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program & Portfolio Leader
Alutiiq, LLC
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Leading a $13M+ federal program supporting education, leadership, and workforce development. Oversees performance monitoring, evaluation, and capacity-building to drive results while ensuring compliance with Department of State regulations.
Program Manager - MERL Team Lead (U.S. Department of State)
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Leading a $13M+ federal program that supports education, leadership, and workforce development. Oversees performance monitoring, evaluation, and capacity-building to drive results while ensuring compliance with Department of State regulations. Utilizes data-driven decision-making and collaborates with stakeholders to enhance program impact and continuously improve service delivery.
Senior Consultant - Assessment, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (U.S. Departm
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Designed and implemented assessment frameworks for U.S. defense-related security cooperation initiatives. Engaged with local and regional stakeholders to identify needs, secure resources, and improve operational efficiency. Strengthened partnerships to drive sustainable solutions aligned with U.S. objectives.
Director - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning - Crisis, Conflict and Governance P
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Managed an $18M MEL portfolio supporting development programs in conflict-affected areas. Led stakeholder engagement to align with USAID objectives, ensuring compliance, effective grant and program management and sustainability. Delivered data-driven evaluations to inform policy and drive impact.
Project Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (U.S. Department of State)
Sep 2015 - Oct 2019 (4 years 1 month)
Managed a $13M+ federal program supporting education, leadership, and workforce development. Led evaluation, capacity-building, and compliance efforts under Department of State regulations. Utilized data-driven insights to optimize service delivery and collaborated with stakeholders to enhance program impact.
Senior Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation (U.S. Department of State, USAID)
Development and Training Services
Jan 2012 - Sep 2015 (3 years 8 months)
Led a $9.8M project supporting regional economic and youth educational development in MENA. Managed cross-functional teams, strengthened regional partnerships, and enhanced performance through operational efficiencies.
Program Manager (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Jan 2012 - Jan 2012 (0 months)
Oversaw compliance and operational management for EPA’s Fuels Registration Program, streamlining approval processes and improving team productivity. Engaged with internal stakeholders to implement process improvements.
Program Manager (USAID)
ICMA - USAID
Jan 2011 - Jan 2011 (0 months)
Managed an $18M local governance and infrastructure project in Afghanistan in compliance with federal regulations.
Senior Program Officer (U.S. Department of State)
AED - Global Learning Group
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Directed faculty training initiatives for higher education institutions in Iraq, enhancing educational capacity through stakeholder coordination and program implementation.
Managed USAID grant-funded programs with strategic oversight of full-cycle award management, from assessments to closeouts. Ensured compliance with financial, reporting, and branding requirements while optimizing contract management systems. Led monitoring and evaluation to assess grantee performance, drive improvements, and inform decision-making.
Worked as Faculty at Higher Colleges of Technology.
Board Treasurer
Winning Over Anger and Violence
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years)
Worked as Board Treasurer at Winning Over Anger and Violence.
Worked as Business Trainer / World Learning at ExxonMobil.
Worked as Corporate Consultant / ALC Education at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
English Teacher
Nova Intercultural Institute
Jan 1995 - Jan 1997 (2 years)
Worked as English Teacher at Nova Intercultural Institute.
Worked as English Teacher at ELS Language Center.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
School for International Training
Master of Science, Management
Completed a Master of Science in Management from the School for International Training in 2011.
School for International Training
MS, Management
Macquarie University
Graduate Diploma, Linguistics
2002 - 2004
Pratt Institute
BFA, Fine Art
1988 - 1991
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art
1988 - 1991
Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art from Pratt Institute from 1988 to 1991.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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