Allyn has served as the Director of Membership for VAHP since April 2022. As the Director of Membership, Allyn oversees member relations and facilitates communication between the Association and its membership base. She oversees membership activities and plays a key role in organizing significant events, such as the VAHP Annual Meeting and Fall Forum.

Before joining VAHP, Allyn was a Sales Manager at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, where she worked closely with event organizers to attract and support meetings, conferences, and exhibitions that contributed to the region’s economic growth. 

Additionally, in volunteer roles, she has served as the Director of Communications and Outreach and the Vice President of Communications and Marketing for the Virginia Chapter of Meeting Professionals International, leading efforts to enhance the chapter’s brand, engage members, and promote industry best practices. Although no longer serving on the Board of Directors for MPI Virginia, Allyn still remains an active member. 

Allyn is originally from Louisville, KY, and earned her B.A. in Integrated Strategic Communications (ISC) and a minor in political science from the University of Kentucky. She currently lives in Bon Air with her husband, Payton; daughter, Riley; and dog, Mattox.