With a background in communications, research and academia, James Allan has been a member of York’s Alumni Relations team for the past 9 years, and has been leading the office since 2005. After completing his Ph.D. in Communications, James taught as a lecturer at a number of universities in Massachusetts and New York before joining the team at York. In addition to his academic experience, James has worked in advertising at Toronto’s Grey Interactive and in publishing at New York’s Adventure House.  
James was one of the founding members of TEDxYorkU in 2010 and has been responsible for connecting alumni as speakers and audience members.