Allen joined Western Rivers Conservancy in 2022 as Interior West Project Manager. Before coming to WRC, Allen worked on conserving streams and wetlands in Colorado’s San Luis Valley for several years with the Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust. He wore many hats at the small nonprofit and ultimately became its Executive Director. Allen earned a J.D. from The Ohio State University and is trying his hardest not to use it after sneaking out of a career in criminal law. When he’s not at work, Allen is usually traveling the West to sport climb, ski and mountain bike in beautiful places.