ALICE ALLEN

ALLEN--Alice. Alice Allen, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and community member, passed away after a distinguished career and a life dedicated to service and compassion. She is survived by her daughter, Helen Allen Smith, son-in-law, Silas Smith, cherished grandchildren, Addison and Alston, and loving siblings, C. Edmonds Allen III and Molly Allen. A pioneering communications and marketing executive with over 40 years of experience in the industry, Alice was a trailblazer. She started the first firm specializing in publishing communications, and later expanded her expertise to include corporate and nonprofit sectors. Her career was marked by leadership roles, including President of the Publishers' Publicity Association and senior positions at Cunningham & Walsh, Carl Byoir Associates, and Hill and Knowlton. In 1988, she founded Allen Communications Group, where she continued to make significant contributions to communications, marketing, and strategic planning for a wide array of clients including corporate leaders Revlon, Dow Jones, Corning Glass, Steuben and Pepsi, and foundations such as the Ford Foundation and the Aspen Institute. Alice's commitment to her community was unwavering and included St. James' Church, the Chapin School, the New York Junior League, and many others. Her dedication to making a difference was evident in the community initiatives she conceived and implemented for companies, promoting causes like diversity, literacy, breast cancer awareness, and more. Alice's legacy is one of kindness, leadership, and drive to uplift others. Her unfailing devotion and generosity in helping her community, friends, colleagues, and most importantly, her family touched all who knew her. Alice's life will be celebrated on October 11, 2024 at 11am at St. James Church (865 Madi-son Avenue, New York, NY). All who knew Alice are welcome to join in honoring her remarkable life and legacy.