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Allishia Bauman is an executive leader in the nonprofit sector, passionately advocating for community, collaboration, belonging, and inclusivity. Her most recent experience is serving as executive director for City Year Jacksonville, where she has been for a decade. Drawing from her rich lived experiences, Allishia has coined the term “Space Making,” which she unpacks in her book, a concept that reflects her belief in creating supportive environments where individuals can thrive and realize their potential.
A proud Jacksonville native and product of Duval County Public Schools, Allishia earned her associate’s degree from Florida State College of Jacksonville and her bachelor’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies from the American Women’s College at Bay Path University. Her journey has been shaped by her personal experiences of overcoming adversity, which have fueled her commitment to community building and educational equity.
Allishia is deeply engaged in her community, supporting organizations like the Jacksonville Public Education Fund and TEDxJacksonville. She is a former TEDxFSCJ speaker, a Jacksonville Public Education Fund ONE by ONE alum, a One Young World ambassador, and a graduate of various leadership programs including LEAD City Year and Leadership Jacksonville.
She is also an alum of the Delores Barr Weaver Fellowship with the Women’s Giving Alliance, a 2018 Unsung Shero Honoree from the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, a Hightower Fellow Alum through the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, and a former star in the 2019 First Coast Dancing with the Stars initiative.
In 2024, Allishia received the Woman of Influence Award as well as the Ultimate CEO Award from the Jacksonville Business Journal.
Inspired by the African proverb “Ubuntu”—“I am because you are, my humanity is tied to yours”—Allishia’s work focuses on the importance of human connection and mutual support. Through her leadership and community involvement, she creates spaces where people feel valued and empowered to contribute to the greater good.
Most importantly, Allishia is happily married to her husband, Joshua, and is a proud bonus mom to her daughter, Esperanza.
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