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Jo Allen

Jo Allen

Freelance Photographer

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location of Jo AllenDes Moines, Iowa, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Focused Photographer | Visual Artist | Community Builder

  • Education

    • Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

      2019 - 2021
      Journalism Women and Gender Studies

    • Iowa State University

      2019 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Journalism and Mass Communications

  • Experience

    • JOVISUALS

      Sept 2016 - now
      Freelance Photographer

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2017 - Mar 2022
      Nanny

    • IOWA FAMILY SERVICES

      Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
      Respite Care Provider

    • West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
      Photography Intern

    • Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
      Public Relations Communications Intern

    • Women’s and Gender Studies Program Iowa State University

      Jan 2021 - May 2021
      Social Media Intern

    • CyStarters

      May 2021 - Jul 2021
      Cohort Member

      CYstarters is an 11-week summer accelerator program for Iowa State University students and recent graduates who want to work on their business idea. For the opportunity to spend their summer committed to accomplishing their startup goals and following entrepreneurial objectives, students will receive $6,500 per individual or up to $13,000 per student team. With only a limited number of spots available in the program, the selection process is highly competitive.

    • Future Leaders in Action

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
      Program Fellow

      Future Leaders in Action (FLIA) cultivates leaders and strengthens youth-oriented nonprofits and organizations through a fellowship program. While working for Artolution, some of my responsibilities include: improving their social media strategy, scheduling social media posts, and assisting with developing copy and editorial writing.

    • Greater Des Moines Music Coalition

      Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
      Creative Director

    • Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

      Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
      Movement Building Director

      I am committed to exploring new, innovative pathways to lead ICADV members and essential partners deeper into gender, racial, and social justice. This position plays a vital role in advancing our Action and Accountability plan, building beloved community, and serving as an architect, strategist, and support to members, advocates, and community leaders.

    • Des Moines Art Center

      Oct 2023 - now
      Community Access Teaching Artist

    • Invest DSM

      Apr 2024 - now
      Outreach and Communications Specialist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hootsuite Platform Certification

      Hootsuite
      Feb 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jo Allen
      Ivy College of Business Mystery Award - Jul 2021
    • Awarded to Jo Allen
      Woman of Achievement Award: Community Activist YWCA - Ames Mar 2021
    • Awarded to Jo Allen
      Hill-Quinn Legacy Grant Supply Hive Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Jo Allen
      Donald Jackson Endowed Award for Excellence in Writing Scholarship Iowa State University Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Jo Allen
      George C. and Marjorie Griffin Groll Scholarship Iowa State University Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Jo Allen
      Gtwy Fund Grant Winner The Gtwy Fund Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Jo Allen
      Liberal Arts and Sciences Excellence Scholarship Iowa State University Jan 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund on Jun 2021
      Iowa Trans Mutual Aid FundAssociated with Jo Allen

    • Social Media Director

      Issued by Ames Blm on Jun 2020
      Ames BlmAssociated with Jo Allen