Alison Collins is an American personality who is a community activist and a former educator by profession. Despite this, she is also a real estate consultant. Alison is also known by the name “Ali” of SF Public School Mom who is an experienced educator and the mom of twins. She has established a community of organizers who have been fighting for education and equity for over 25 years.
Early Life
Alison Collins was born in 1970 in San Fransisco thus, she is 52 years old at the moment. According to the biography established on Collin’s San Francisco Unified School District, she holds a degree of master’s in education from San Francisco State University. Collin’s father was one of the first African American professors at UCLA (according to the website biographies). Also, once in an interview, she stated that both her parents attended public schools and belonged to the mixed race. The highly active public figure Alison Collins is nearly 52 years old.
Alison Collins Career
Alison has remained an educator for around 20 years before 2020. She used to run the “San Francisco Public School Mom” blog. She has also remained an active critic of Charter Schools and believes that the merit-based system of the school provokes racism.
Controversial Recall
The great American activist Alison served as one of the seven elected commissioners on the board of San Francisco Board of Education from 7th January 2019 until her recall for the election on 15th February 2022. In the recall elections, Collins was forced out of the position by at least 79% of the votes. On 21st February 2022, a campaign committee was held for recall elections and for which many billionaires and millionaires came forward to support the campaign. The campaign was held for the recall elections of Collins and other two commissioners of the Board of Educations including board President Gabriela López, Vice President Faauuga Moliga. Earlier on 7th September 2021, the campaign was carried out for the submission of at least 81,200 signatures to remove Collins.
On 18th October 2021, the city officials announced that 51,325 signatures have been verified for the recall elections which were scheduled for 15th February 2022. It was the first attempt by San Francisco after a failed attempt by the ousting mayor Dianne Feinstein in 1983. Collins, along with two other members of the board of education, became the first member of the school board to be recalled in the history of San Francisco. The activist Collins got involved in the controversial decision made by the Board of Education including the attempt to rename 44 schools, attempted destruction of Life of Washington murals, and the controversial refusal of the consultants to reopen the school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alison Collins Biography |
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| Real Name | Alison Collins |
| Birth Date | 1970 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 52 Years |
| Birth Place | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Community Activist, Real Estate Consultant |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | – |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 9” – in Centimeters – 175 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 58 kg – in Pounds – 127 lbs |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Riho Aljand |
| Mother | Zarifa Aliyeva |
| Sister | Triin Aljand, Berit Aljand |
| Brother | – |
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| School | – |
| College | San Francisco State University |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is her husband? | Chris Collins |
| Children | Two Daughters |
Personal Life
Alison Collins is a happily married woman. She is married to her loving and caring husband Chris Collins, who is a real estate developer and a principal at Urban Pacific Development, LLC. Currently, She is serving as the owner of the consulting company, Falcon Pacific LLC. The couple is living happily in Russian Hills, the neighborhood of San Francisco. They have two twin daughters.
Involvement in Controversies
Once in 2016, Collins complained about the incident involving the bullying and the provocations of racism at Francisco Middle School that were also attended by her daughters at that time. This subsequently rejected the renewal of the contract of the Principal Patricia Theel of the school. Thereafter, Theel along with two other employees of the San Francisco Unified School District accused Collins of bullying behavior and promoting the toxic atmosphere at the school. The activist Collins was elected for the Board of Education in 2018 along with the pool of other 19 candidates. She came to the limelight and the national attention while being involved in many controversies which were also covered by many of the international press.
Alison Collins Net Worth
Alison Collin is a successful educator, mother of twins, and activist. It is for sure that she must be earning a hefty amount because of her professional career. She might often come in the need of supporting the campaigns. She is also an owner of her company established by her husband Chris Collins.
