MEET ALLISON K. JAMES-FRISON!

I am a product of the Newark Board of Education and a proud parent of a future graduate of the Newark Board of Education. While my daughter, a freshman, was valedictorian of her class in 2021, the focus of my educational experience was different. I struggled with a learning impairment while experiencing mental health challenges. These issues remained undiagnosed until I enrolled in college at age 47. I don’t want my story to be the story of any of our children.

I am qualified to bring a professional perspective to the board through my calling as a social worker. My years of experience and training in building and restoring our families and neighborhoods prove invaluable. I am a champion for youth with a proven track record of helping individuals reach their highest potential. As Founder of Girls; Live, Love, Laugh, Inc., I’ve helped empower over 1,200 young women in the city of Newark. I’m asking for your support on April 25, 2023, because I believe in the future of our young people. Can I count on your support?