Allen is a native of San Antonio that graduated from Southwestern University. He comes from a family with a long history of non-profit involvement.

Allen has a thirst for exploring the larger world where he lived and worked in Japan for several years following college. He now resides in Texas and works summers in California as a travel agent for the national parks. Allen is a huge help at the SNIPSA office- running errands, working long hours at our Big Fix clinics, and checking on SNIPSA staff regularly.