Allen Anderson is the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Development at Big Rock Educational Services (BRES), where he leads business development strategy to expand the organization’s reach and deepen its impact. Throughout his career, Allen has operated at the intersection of talent, strategy, and growth, helping organizations expand their reach while investing deeply in leader development.

Prior to joining BRES, Allen served as Chief Growth Officer at The Educator Collective, where he doubled the organization’s funder base and co-led a merger that broadened support for school leaders and educators statewide. He previously served as Vice President of Selection at Pahara Institute, overseeing national strategy to identify and develop exceptional education leaders. During his tenure, he doubled fellowship applicants and led the program’s expansion from three to six cohorts.

Allen began his career at Uplift Education, where he spent a decade serving across multiple roles including Founding Middle School Principal of Uplift Grand Preparatory and later as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, strengthening leadership pipelines across the network.

A 2009 Teach For America DFW corps member and 2011 Teacher of the Year at Uplift Summit International Preparatory, Allen holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree in Education Policy and Urban Leadership from Southern Methodist University. He is a Pahara Fellow, a member of Education Leaders of Color (EdLoc), and serves on the boards of Arcadia Schools and The Educator Collective.

Allen lives in Dallas with his husband, daughter, and goldendoodle. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, running, exploring new restaurants, and attending live music events.