Ivye L. Allen, Ph.D., M.S., M.B.A. (she/her), is president of the Foundation for the Mid South, a regional foundation serving Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The Foundation supports programs and initiatives that focus on strengthening communities and families, including addressing improvements in education, health and wellness, community development, and wealth building. Ivye values working with partners throughout the region to identify solutions that encourage positive outcomes for individuals and communities. In addition to work associations, she is active in various community and social organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; The Links, Incorporated; and the Mississippi forum of the International Women’s Forum. Ivye believes that engaging with the All of Us Research Program is important both personally and professionally. The inclusion of various voices and perspectives ensures richer discussions and more collaborative solutions that will have long term implications. She currently serves on the All of Us Governance and Steering Committees.
