Allison Copening has a diverse and extensive background
of serving in the community, dating back to her first
volunteer efforts as a high school student.
As a young leader at Bonanza High School,
she volunteered at the Torrey Pines Convalescent Center,
as well as served as chairperson for a holiday show
at Child Haven and served as chairperson of a window
washing fundraiser for the Easter Seals Foundation.
Today, she serves as a trustee for the
Desert Research Institute Research Foundation and serves
on the board of directors for Child Focus, Nevada, a
non-profit organization that provides programs and services
to children living within the Nevada State foster care
system.
Community involvement and memberships:
- Desert Research Institute Research Foundation,
Board of Trustees (2004–present and 1996–2003)
- Chairman, PR and Nominating Committees (1996–2003)
- Member, Green Power Committee (2003–2006)
- Child Focus Nevada, Board of Directors (2006–present)
- Member (2008 - present)
- President (2007–2008)
- Mentor, Academic Success Program (2004–present)
- Canyon Ridge Christian Church, member (1999–present)
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Partner for the Cure
(2006–present)
- Sun City Aliante Community Association, President,
Board of Directors (2003–2006)
- Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community Council,
Co-Chairman, Workforce 2010 Job Shadowing, Internships
and Mentoring (2001–2003)
- Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Las Vegas
Graduate (2000)
- Co-Chairman, "My Hometown" community
outreach campaign (2000–2003)
- Kids Voting, Nevada, Statewide Board of Directors
(1998–1999)
- Central Christian Church; member (1996–1999)
- Production and "Discovering Your Spiritual
Gifts" ministries (1997–1999)
- Frontier Girl Scouts Fund Development Committee,
member (1996–1997)
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Board of Directors/V.P.
of Marketing and Public Relations (1995–1998)
- Corporate Volunteer Council, Vice Chairman (1995–1997)
- U.S. Senate Productivity Awards for Nevada, Marketing
Co-Chair and Examiner (1994–1996)
- Community Counseling Center, Peer Facilitator –
Women's Recovery Support Group and Homeless Children
Support Group (1994–1995)
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