Allison L. Lewis, Executive Director

Allison Lewis serves as the Executive Director of the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR), where she provides strategic leadership to advance the organization’s mission of integrating core clinical prevention and population health into health professions education. Under her guidance, APTR promotes interprofessional learning and collaboration to enhance the future of health education and public health practice.

In her role, Ms. Lewis oversees the implementation and evaluation of all APTR programs and services, leads the organization’s education and advocacy initiatives, and directs the planning of the annual Teaching Prevention meeting. She also fosters relationships with like-minded organizations, including medical societies, health professions associations, and public health NGOs, to strengthen collaborative efforts in prevention and population health.

Ms. Lewis serves as the Assistant Treasurer on the governing board of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and serves as Principal Investigator on several grants. With over 25 years of experience, she has successfully directed research and education programs aimed at bolstering public health and prevention services.

Before becoming Executive Director, Ms. Lewis led APTR’s membership and marketing initiatives, managed national public health programs to support faculty research and education, and directed the association’s communications, public relations, and governance. Prior to coming to APTR, Ms. Lewis managed campaigns at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to educate children about managing their conditions and oversaw programs at the American Institute for Cancer Research, focusing on educating both the public and health professionals about the connection between nutrition and cancer prevention.