ZaLonya Allen International
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About Dr. ZaLonya Allen
Dr. ZaLonya Allen has delivered hundreds of presentations for organizations throughout the country including, Society for Human Resource Management, Ford UAW, Edison, Roanoke College, Clemson University, and the Federal Government to name a few. As a coach she has worked with professionals in a variety of industries from corporate executives to professional athletes. Using the principles of psychology, Dr. Allen helps her clients master their mindset and get on a path to goal attainment.
History & Background
Dr. ZaLonya Allen has been an entrepreneur, professional speaker and coach for 20+ years, specializing in leadership development and entrepreneurship. She comes from parents who were entrepreneurs and has been involved in five for-profit startups and one non-profit startup. Dr. Allen is the founder of the National Entrepreneurs Association a 501c3, where she coordinates networking events, training conferences and educational programs to help entrepreneurs grow and achieve longevity in business. To date, NEA has served over 7,000 entrepreneurs nationwide. The NEA Entrepreneur Bootcamp and Certification Program has graduated over 300 entrepreneurs nationwide. nationalentrepreneurs.org
Dr. Allen has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Woman of Wonder Award from University of Phoenix, Unsung Hero Award from Wayne State University Association of Black Business Students, Leadership in Action Award from Career Mastered Magazine, the Spirit of Detroit Award, the John W. Copeland Civility Award from the YMCA and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Biden.
Her work has been featured by numerous media outlets including Detroit News, Fox 2 News, CW50, Crain's Detroit, DBusiness, and 105.9 FM. In 2024 she was featured in the Heroes and Hope Calendar curated by the James H Cole Legacy Foundation.
Dr. Allen is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and North Central University. She holds earned degrees in industrial relations, sociology and two degrees in psychology with a focus in I/O psychology. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, an invitation only honors society for students with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Dr. Allen has served on numerous boards and committees including the National Speakers Association of Michigan, National Black MBA Association, Score CEO Roundtable, Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA. In 2002 Dr. Allen began teaching business and psychology courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. She is also a member of the American Psychological Association. .
"I specialize in helping entrepreneurs gain a new perspective on business that will lead to a life changing transformation."
Dr. ZaLonya Allen