Allie Rutland is the Grants Coordinator in Mayor O’Connell’s Office of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships, where she supports efforts to secure funding for the administration’s strategic initiatives and citywide priorities. Her work focuses on identifying and pursuing federal, state, and private grant opportunities; developing compelling and compliant proposals; and collaborating with city departments, community partners, and other stakeholders to advance projects that address community needs and deliver measurable impact.
Previously, she served as a researcher with the Migration Policy Institute’s U.S. Immigration Policy Program and held direct service and nonprofit development roles in Tennessee, including positions at The Village at Glencliff and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Allie holds an M.P.A. from Lipscomb University, where her thesis examined the historical evolution of immigration policy and its impact on access to public assistance. She also holds a B.A. in politics and international affairs from Furman University. She grew up in the house where the Veggie Tales theme song was originally recorded!
