Alison Bell, PhD in

Alison Bell, PhD

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Assistant Vice President, Refugee Services at Jewish United Fund
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Alison Bell is an accomplished nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as the Assistant Vice President for Refugee Services at the Jewish United Fund. She holds a PhD from Walden University and specializes in data-driven program development, strategic planning, and financial management. Colleagues describe her as fiercely optimistic with a strong eye for detail.

Alison is a subject matter expert in the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and has extensive experience in government relations and policy development.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Assistant Vice President, Refugee Services
Job Level
Senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

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Refugee Resettlement
Her entire career is dedicated to refugee services, from direct case management to executive leadership roles at multiple resettlement agencies.
Nonprofit Leadership
Has held progressive leadership roles, including Deputy Director and AVP, focusing on organizational excellence and managing cross-functional teams in the nonprofit sector.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Assistant Vice President, Refugee Services
Jewish United Fund
3-2023 - 5-2024
Deputy Director
International Rescue Committee
11-2019 - 8-2023
Director of Program Performance - Illinois Statewide Refugee Services Programs
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
3-2019 - 11-2019
Senior Grants Manager & Public Policy Specialist
World Relief DuPage Aurora
1-2015 - 2-2019
Senior Resettlement Manager
World Relief DuPage Aurora
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Walden University
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Walden University
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