Ally earned her B.S. in Environmental Studies and Communication from Santa Clara University in 2021 and her Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California in 2025. During her academic journey, she worked as a designer for both schools’ newspapers, conducted research on sustainability engagement, led the marketing team of a student start-up, and managed an alumni mentorship program. She also previously managed digital content and coordinated with publishers at an ed-tech company. She is now bringing her skills in project management and strategic communication to the faculty support team in her role as an administrative associate.