Allyson Bachta

Allyson Bachta is the Senior Researcher of the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack. She is working towards completing her PhD in Global Governance and Human Security (University of Massachusetts Boston) and holds a M.S. in Global and International Education (Drexel University) and a M.Ed. in Science Curriculum and Instruction (University of Massachusetts Lowell). In addition to her strong background in social science research and more than 18 years of experience in K-12 education, Allyson has extensive professional experience in leading organizational change initiatives, facilitating Peer Learning Communities, and designing both in-person and virtual training opportunities. In her previous role at Essential Partners, Allyson facilitated dialogues on a variety of topics and provided technical consulting to institutions, focusing on strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.