About me
Director of Partnerships and Engagement,
Center for Interactive Learning and Engagement
Before joining CILC as Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Allyson Mitchell held a variety of leadership positions within departments of learning in art, history, and university museums. In these roles, she supervised the design of multiple Distance Learning studios as well as the development of the supporting Interactive Virtual Learning programming and training of affiliated staff or experts. Allyson has presented in a series of national and international conferences to discuss the implications of integrating distance learning in museum settings and diverse learning environments. An active scholar, she co-authored and contributed artwork to Museums & Interactive Virtual Learning (Spring 2022). Most recently, she co-founded and co-hosts the Why Distance Learning? Podcast and earned First Place Gold in Distance Learning Research in 2025 and recently was awarded with the Collaboration and Impact Award from the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA).
