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Alison Gross

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Vice President, Strategic Communications at NORC at the University of Chicago
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Alison shows up

Consensus Focused
Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Alison cares about

Strategic Priorities
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Career

Work history

2-2022 - 4-2026
Vice President, Strategic Communications
NORC at the University of Chicago
12-2014 - 2-2022
Director, Strategic Communication and External Affairs
NORC at the University of Chicago
10-2010 - 12-2014
Deputy Director, Communications
NORC at the University of Chicago
12-2009 - 1-2012
Advisory Board Member
Women of the World
10-2007 - 10-2009
Director, Science Chicago
Museum of Science & Industry
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Education
1979 - 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Mount Holyoke College
Education details unavailable
Croton-Harmon H.S.
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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