Allison Hill

Allison Hill writes from a place of passion for families, philanthropy, and education. Her debut children’s book, Lolly the Left-Out Lobster, weaves an entertaining tale of kindness and belonging that inspires young readers to embrace diversity, compassion, and the power of community. Through Lolly’s eyes, readers explore the importance of approaching others with an open heart and mind. As Lolly navigates the challenges of feeling left out and finding friendship in an unlikely band of dogs, the story becomes a reminder to us that compassion, empathy, and kindness can truly make the world a better place for everyone. In her professional life, Allison leads social impact initiatives for a private equity firm, including diversity, inclusion, and non-profit relationships. She received her undergrad and MBA from Cornell and has over 25 years of brand marketing experience. During the pandemic lockdown in 2020, she and her daughters started their efforts to help deserving families with basic necessities related to food scarcity and kitchen supplies. The idea was born from Allison’s belief that every family, despite individual circumstances, deserves time together to celebrate, connect, and enjoy each other’s company around a shared meal or family table. Their first initiative was the publication of Feeding Family, Feeding America, a cookbook with a cause, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Feeding America. To date, the book has raised enough to serve 100,000 (and counting!) meals to those in need. This turned into the non-profit Eat Laugh Give in 2022. Her favorite activities center around her family - cooking, reading, laughing, (& doing nothing!) with her college sweetheart, two daughters, and two dogs.