Allison Park is a northern Virginia native and started playing the cello at age 7. She graduated from Yale University with a degree in political science, and worked as an award-winning producer at CNN in New York City for three years, covering stories in national politics, culture, and science. She moved to California in 2023 in search of a more creative career in the arts.

Allison grew up as a competitive cellist having participated in youth orchestras, summer programs, chamber music groups, and solo competitions. While she didn’t ultimately pursue a performance degree, her background in music, paired with her passion for education and business, led her to a career in arts administration.

In addition to running daily operations at Fried Music, Allison focuses on program development, marketing, and recruitment strategies through community events and local business collaborations.

allisonpark@friedmusic.com