Alison “Ally” Wagner
Alison “Ally” Wagner is a distinguished Naval Intelligence Veteran, military spouse, experienced leader, and advocate for Veterans' causes. Her involvement with PsychArmor began through her collaboration with The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and her extensive work across the Veteran nonprofit sector. This engagement has fueled her deep commitment to supporting the Veteran community, and she is eager to leverage her skills in strategic planning, organizational growth, and community outreach to benefit PsychArmor’s programs and initiatives.
Her professional accomplishments include honorable service in Afghanistan and Iraq, where she developed essential leadership, strategic analysis, and critical thinking skills. Ally holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, underlining her academic excellence and strategic acumen. Currently, she serves as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where she has consistently demonstrated her capacity to tackle complex challenges and formulate impactful strategies for clients across public, private, and social sectors Notably, Ally played a crucial role in McKinsey’s pro bono research analyzing the nonprofit sector that serves veterans, reflecting her deep understanding of veteran issues and the nonprofit landscape. Additionally, she leads efforts within McKinsey’s Veterans group and Women in National Security (WINS), further reinforcing her commitment to championing veteran-related causes. This year, Ally was selected as McKinsey’s Eisenhower Fellow, allowing her to attend the National Defense University (NDU) Eisenhower program, where she is pursuing a Master’s in National Security Strategy and Resourcing alongside fellow rising leaders in national security. She was also honored as the Marvin Award winner at McKinsey’s DC Office, one of the firm’s highest accolades, recognizing her leadership and embodiment of the firm’s core values.
In addition to her professional career, Ally is deeply committed to community service. She actively serves on the Board of the National Intelligence Professionals (NIP) and is passionate about fostering a sense of community across the maritime sector, particularly by supporting initiatives that enhance collaboration among the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and US Coast Guard, while promoting awareness of the challenges and contributions of military personnel in these branches.
Ally’s unique perspective as a woman Veteran enhances the diversity of any team she joins. Her insights into the challenges faced by Veterans today, coupled with her dedication to inclusivity, align seamlessly with PsychArmor’s mission to support all Veterans, regardless of background.
Ally resides in Washington, DC with her Active-Duty military husband and three children, grounding her commitment to family and community values.