Alliance for Social Trust

About Us

We are committed to enhancing social trust in the United States by bringing together high-impact community-based organizations, key national institutions, and innovators focused on trust-building.

Mission

Our mission is to share insights and experience, catalyze meaningful dialogue, and inspire collective action to strengthen social trust.

Our Values

We believe social trust is foundational to a healthy society. Trust is rooted in community, and building trust at a national level begins with change at the local level.

The work of Alliance for Social Trust is focused on the most profound levers of change: changing mindsets (how people perceive the world) and changing behaviors (how they relate to one another).

What We Do

Align and Strengthen Players in the Trust-Building Field

Fostering collaboration and cohesion among key stakeholders in the trust-building field is essential. Community leaders, organizations, and institutions all play a vital role in shaping trust. By aligning their efforts and enhancing their capacity to work together, we aim to create a unified front capable of driving long-term, systemic change.

Shift Public Perception Around Trust

Shifting the public’s perception and engagement with trust is crucial. By focusing on transforming both individual and collective attitudes and behaviors towards trust, we aim to foster greater awareness of trust’s role in social and civic life.

Promote Trust-Building Behaviors at the Community Level

At the community level, trust-building requires both tangible incentives and a supportive environment for collaboration. Creating structures that motivate local actors—such as community organizations, civic groups, and residents—to invest in trust-building efforts is essential to fostering sustained engagement and meaningful impact.

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Our Team


Olajumoke Banjo

Senior Director, Alliance for Social Trust

Konstanze Frischen

Managing Director

Policy Programs

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Emily Imhoff

Program & Operations Manager, Alliance for Social Trust

Vivian Schiller

VP & Executive Director

Policy Programs

Our Partner

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We are the Good Hands®. Providing protection to help people achieve their hopes and dreams has always been Allstate’s purpose. It’s the why behind everything we do. More than 80,000 Allstate employees and agents work together to protect people from life’s uncertainties – whether it’s through auto, home, and personal property insurance or protection plans for your identity, digital footprint, and more. 

We take pride in helping our customers and our communities. In 2024, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees, and agents gave nearly $7 million and over 117,000 volunteer hours to nonprofit organizations.

We’re not just in the business of insurance. We’re in the business of trust – providing peace of mind and building a better future, together.

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