Alison Morgan

Experience

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  Colorado Department of Corrections

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Director of Public Affairs (Legislative Liaison 1999-2003)

  Forged relationships with the General Assembly, other governmental entities and agencies, interest groups, and stakeholders, developing policies and messaging aligned to legislative intent to cultivate positive media and public engagement.Shaped mission-aligned messaging strategies, managing communications around critical issues and crises to cultivate positive media coverage and public opinion.

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  Colorado Department of Corrections

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Assistant Director, Finance and Administration

  As the Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, I headed Divisional program development, delivery, and management for optimal internal function. • Collaborated with leadership and legislative stakeholders to develop and implement long-term vision and action plans, governing multiple internal operational levels to ensure cohesion across all functions and processes.• Lobbied the CO General Assembly, serving as SME on key budget, mental health, parole, and expansion challenges.• Coordinated and executed the International Corrections and Prisons Association Conference, orchestrating the attendance of 72 countries and 540 corrections professionals.• Co-authored Department 2011 Strategic Plan and served as Strategic Planning Coordinator for the inaugural Inter-Departmental Re-Entry Initiative, transforming operations through impactful strategy and execution.• Launched the Office of Constituent Services to build engagement with key stakeholders and secure ongoing support.• Executed the successful, litigation-free decommissioning of three facilities and the suspension of one program. Show less

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  Colorado Department of Corrections

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2021

  In this capacity with the Colorado Department of Corrections, I regulated two private contract prison facilities (2.8K offenders), managing internal functions for performance and compliance. I spearheaded local governmental relations with County Commissioners fostering partnerships.• Liaised with county commissioners, serving as the Department representative in scheduled hearings and addressing state legislative and budget directive concerns, coordinating to promote and protect Department interests.• Partnered with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment as an on-loan executive and SME to guide the Federal Pathway Home Grant strategic roadmap, unifying diverse teams under a programmatic mission and objective.• Leveraged intimate knowledge of the inner workings of state government to support the program, successfully navigating processes, hierarchies, and red tape to secure the maximum allowable award for Colorado. Show less During this time, I drove strategic operations and initiatives, leading creative reforms in line with department mission. • Forged relationships with legislative committees and representatives to support innovative, mission-aligned programs.• Appointed to lead the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision program / agreement (2015) as an Executive Committee Member, partnering across state lines to govern interstate movement of parolees and probationers.• Served as Department and Division of Adult Parole representative in Interim Legislative Committees, leveraging influential partnerships and relations to shape impactful approaches to Criminal Justice matters and challenges.• Coordinated operational assignments, outcome measurements and reporting, and financial management. • Shaped policies / procedures for field and program operations, navigating complex state government environments for smooth program implementation and execution.• Structured new policies within four months, aligning with National Institute for Corrections Technical Report requirements. Show less

  • Associate Director, Private Prisons Monitoring Unit

    Dec 2016 - Aug 2021

  • Deputy Director, Adult Parole

    Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Colorado Bankers Association

  Sept 2021 - now

  Director of State Government Relations