Allison Hammond joined The Junior League of Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1988. She has held a variety of leadership positions, including Community VP, Nominating Chair, Parliamentarian and President. Allison also has served on the AJLI Governance Committee and Board of Directors. She became a Registered Parliamentarian in 2011. In Kalamazoo, she is known for her leadership on behalf of people with disabilities being welcomed, supported and respected throughout community life. Through her leadership, the Connect Kalamazoo Network, a coalition of over 20 nonprofit, civic and business organizations committed to inclusion, has conducted an annual Building a Community of Belonging Forum since 2010