John Allen is the Founder and President of The Allen Company, a public affairs and strategy consulting firm that advises political and business leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and mission-driven organizations nationwide. He is recognized for driving transformational initiatives that expand influence, forge high-value alliances, and deliver measurable impact.

With extensive experience in public affairs, business strategy, and high-impact communications, John has led initiatives in close collaboration with political, business, and philanthropic leaders, advancing their priorities and driving measurable impact. He is a trusted advisor to governors, senior government officials, and senior executives, known for securing significant financial commitments, cultivating influential coalitions, and guiding large-scale organizational change.

A native Washingtonian, John grew up immersed in the nation’s capital, witnessing his parents’ impact across federal agencies during multiple presidential administrations beginning with President Reagan. He began his own career in Washington, D.C., with BGR Group and the Center for Education Reform, leading business development, policy, and advocacy efforts at the state, local, and national levels. His strategic counsel has shaped gubernatorial, statewide, and presidential campaigns, starting with Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential bid, and has fueled major contributions to political causes and nationwide movements.

John holds a B.A. in Political Science from Dickinson College, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching from Boston University, and an MBA from Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.