Allison Jaslow

Allison Jaslow

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
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https://www.allisonjaslow.com/ -- Allison Jaslow is an Iraq War Veteran, a dedicated…

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Experience

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Graphic
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    Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

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    Arlington, Virginia, United States

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    United States

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    Greater New York City Area

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    New Haven, CT

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    New York, Washington, DC & Durham, NC

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Washington, DC

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Washington, DC

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    East Moline, IL

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    Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA

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    Washington, DC

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    Washington, DC and Appleton, WI

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    Richmond, VA

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    Washington, DC

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    Manchester, NH

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    Baghdad, Iraq

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    Ft. Carson, Colorado

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    Taji, Iraq

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    Petersburg, Virginia

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    Washington, DC

Education

  • University of Central Missouri Graphic

    University of Central Missouri

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    Activities and Societies: President, College Democrats, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Army ROTC

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    Activities and Societies: Army ROTC, Volleyball Team, Marching Band, Middle School Student Mentor

Volunteer Experience

  • Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Graphic

    Member, Board of Directors

    Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

    - 1 year 1 month

    Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America fights to improve the lives of post-9/11 veterans.

  • National Parks Conservation Association Graphic

    Member, Veterans Council

    National Parks Conservation Association

    - Present 2 years 8 months

    Environment

    Charter Member

  • 2LT Richard W. Collins III Foundation Graphic

    Member, Board of Directors

    2LT Richard W. Collins III Foundation

    - 3 years 1 month

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation was established by Dawn and Richard W. Collins Jr. on August 23, 2017 after the untimely death of their son, 2nd Army Lt. Richard W. Collins III. They are committed to championing social justice while inspiring future leaders and raising public support to eliminate the culture of hate from American society.

  • Member, Board of Trustees

    Wentworth Military Academy and College

    - 7 years 3 months

    Education

  • Center for Law and Military Policy Graphic

    Member, Board Of Directors

    Center for Law and Military Policy

    - 1 year 3 months

    The Center for Law and Military Policy conducts research and produces educational material in order to strengthen the legal protections of service members and veterans. Through rigorous scholarship and timely educational programs, the CLMP's work also seeks to bridge the gap between service member and civilian, deepening understanding, appreciation, and consideration on both sides.

Publications

  • New York Times: Is Electing More Veterans the Solution?

    New York Times

    It’s not surprising that many Americans are looking to veterans to help us out of these dark and divisive times. Political parties are recruiting veteran candidates as their “secret weapons” in the midterm elections, and advocates for causes ranging from gun rights to gun control to helping undocumented immigrants are elevating veteran voices to advance their agendas.

    But is electing more veterans the solution to our nation’s problems? I wish that were all it took.

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  • CNN: We need a new national conversation about war

    CNN Opinion

    I know it's hard to resist the "Trump angle," but when it comes to discussion of what's at stake in Afghanistan, I wish we spent as much time talking about the human consequences of the President's strategic decisions as the political ramifications.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2018- Aspen Security Forum Scholar

    Aspen Institute

    The Aspen Security Forum is the premier “go-to” event for insiders, and would-be insiders, in the field of national security. This often includes, but is not limited to, former government officials; retired members of the military; industry insiders and venture capitalists; non-government agency representatives; members of the press; and concerned citizens. The Aspen Security Forum selects talented individuals to be "Scholars" whose professional interests or academic field-of-study align with…

    The Aspen Security Forum is the premier “go-to” event for insiders, and would-be insiders, in the field of national security. This often includes, but is not limited to, former government officials; retired members of the military; industry insiders and venture capitalists; non-government agency representatives; members of the press; and concerned citizens. The Aspen Security Forum selects talented individuals to be "Scholars" whose professional interests or academic field-of-study align with global, national, and homeland security concerns and for whom the experience of attending would be first and foremost of substantive value to their professional growth.

  • 2017- Annual Gala Honoree for Barbara Giordano Foundation

    Barbara Giordano Foundation

    Honoree and keynote speaker for The Barbara Giordano Foundation's Annual Gala. The Giordano Foundation is committed to the personal and professional growth of women veterans and exists as a holistic resource center bringing together business, education, wellness and military community members to provide women veterans with opportunities for long-term economic independence and personal empowerment.

  • 2017- Aspen Ideas Festival Scholar

    Aspen Institute

    Hailing from across the US and 30 countries, Aspen Ideas Festival Scholars represent a variety of fields including the military, academia, science, journalism, and the arts. They’re selected for their work, accomplishments, and ability to transform ideas into action.

  • 2014- Outstanding Recent Alumni Award

    University of Central Missouri

    The Outstanding Recent Alumni Award recognizes any alumnus whose endeavors in business, professional, civic, philanthropic organizations, performing arts, public service, volunteer, political or similar activities are worthy of recognition and have brought honor to the university. To be considered for the award an individual must have graduated from UCM within the last 10 years.

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