Research Interests
Health Policy; Social Determinants of Health; Health Equity
Overview
A nationally recognized leader in health policy and strategic philanthropy, skilled in program management, grant management, as well as building and managing strategic collaborations with partners. Accomplished legal and policy professional with success in identifying innovative solutions, leveraging opportunities, and advocating for systems change.
Prior to joining the Northeastern faculty, Allison was Director of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Allison also served as the Staff Director and Chief Counsel for the Joint Committee on Mental Health & Substance Abuse in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She has almost 10 years of experience in philanthropy serving as a Senior Director at The Boston Foundation leading the Health and Wellness Strategy which focused on investments to correct the imbalance between healthcare spending and expenses by reducing health care costs through increased primary prevention and by addressing social determinants of health. Additionally, while at TBF, Allison helped to create the Food & Fuel Fund in 2008 in response to the economic downturn and rising food and fuel costs in Massachusetts.
Selected Recent Publications
Bauer, A.F., Hung, P., Toohey, M. F., (2016) Understanding Boston – The Evolution of Mass in Motion: One State’s Response to a National Epidemic. The Boston Foundation.
Bauer, A.F., Hubbard, T., Hung, P., Paradis, R., (2015) Healthy People/Healthy Economy: A Five Year Review and Five Priorities for the Future. The Boston Foundation.
Bauer, Allison F, (2014) Views from the Field: Starting Early: Obesity Prevention in Early Childhood. Grantmakers in Health.
Bauer, A.F., (2011) Views from the Field: Disparities in Food Access and in Opportunities for Physical Activity. Grantmakers in Health.
Selected Public Service
Playworks New England Advisory Board
Bowdoin Street Health Center, Leadership Council Member
Family Equality, National Emeritus Board
Courses Taught
American Health Care System
Health Care Policy and Administration
Society, Behavior and Health
Health Administration and Policy
Community and Public Health
