Alisha Glennon

Executive Team
Alisha is the Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) where she has defended and promoted free speech for the past 15 years. In her role, Alisha scaled the organization from a campus-focused group to one five times the size that defends the speech rights of all Americans. She leads FIRE’s day-to-day operations and strategic development. Prior to becoming COO, Alisha served as head of FIRE's development team for 12 years. During that time, she led the team through multiple fundraising campaigns raising more than $135 million, which allowed FIRE to become the nation’s foremost expert in student and faculty rights, liberating millions from the illiberal policies and practices that threaten academic freedom, freedom of expression, free thought, religious liberty, and due process.
Alisha is a proud Philadelphian and lives near the city with her husband and four children. She earned a bachelor's degree in economics from The College of William & Mary.
Recent Writings
- Introducing FIRE’s Ember Club,
- Chairman of Board of Directors: FIRE an ‘Incredibly Compelling Investment’,
- Help FIRE Support Comedy and Free Speech on Campus,
- FIRE Welcomes Nicholas Rosenkranz to Its Board of Directors,
- IRA Charitable Rollover Extended Through 2014,
- Create a Legacy with a Planned Gift to FIRE,
- FIRE Launches Matching Gift Challenge for Our 2014 Video Initiative,
- Only Six Months Away! Register Today for FIRE's 15th Anniversary Gala,
- "My son was falsely accused of rape",
- Save the Date! FIRE Celebrates 15 Years on October 23,
- Happy Hour! Reason Hosts Virginia Postrel and Welcomes FIRE to D.C.,
- Raise Money for FIRE When You Shop on Amazon,
- FIRE Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving!,
- CEO of WET Design Praises 'Unlearning Liberty',
- 'Popehat' Supports FIRE,
- Lukianoff and Shibley: '6 Ways to Defeat Campus Censors',
- Philanthropy Roundtable Reviews ‘Unlearning Liberty’,
- I Support FIRE Because...,
- A 2012 Video Message from FIRE President Greg Lukianoff,
- Meet Greg Lukianoff and Virginia Postrel in LA!,
- Register to Attend an ‘Unlearning Liberty’ Event at the L.A. Press Club!,
- Video: FIRE Supporter Milton Friedman on the Marketplace of Ideas,
- Extra 'Popehat' Proceeds Benefit FIRE!,
- 60 Students En Route to Philadelphia Thanks to FIRE Supporters,
- Spring FIRE Quarterly Released Today: Get Yours - And One for a Friend, Too!,
- FIRE's ‘Firefly' case in ‘Reason' Magazine,
- FIRE Wins 2011 Templeton Freedom Award for Student Outreach,
- New FIRE Video: "Silencing U: Five Outrageous Cases of Campus Censorship,
- FIRE Scores Big with Better Business Bureau,
- D.C. Folks, Join Us for Happy Hour on September 28!,
- How You Can Ensure That FIRE Remains Strong on Campus,
- Alison Meyer Joins FIRE as its New Development Associate,
- Don’t Forget! FIRE Happy Hour TONIGHT in New York City,
- FIRE's 2010 Annual Report,
- Attention FIRE Supporters and Twitter Users: 'Give a Tweet' and Your Gift Today will Double!,
- Reason #2 to Donate to FIRE: We Are Changing the Campus Culture,
- Top Five Reasons You Should Support FIRE: #5,
- New Video: 'FIRE and You: Together Changing Campus Culture',
- Give a Tweet and Double Your Support of FIRE!,
- Get Your Copy of Templeton Press' 'New Threats to Freedom' Today!,
- Make Your Tax-Deductible Donation to FIRE before December 31!,
- FIRE Earns Highest Charity Rating,
- Confirm Your Commitment to Free Speech on Campus With a Donation,
- Enroll in FIRE’s Monthly Giving Program and Get a Free Autographed Copy of ‘New Threats to Freedom’,
- FIRE's California Happy Hour with Comedian Larry Miller, Advice Goddess Amy Alkon, and the Reason Foundation,
- Donate $50 or More and Receive 'New Threats to Freedom',
- Don't Forget: Special May Giveaway,
- Official Online Release: FIRE's 2009 Annual Report,
- Thanks for Supporting FIRE As 'Tweets' Reach 300,000 People,
- Join FIRE's Eternal Flame Society,
- Join FIRE's President for Lecture at Stanford Law School,
- Support FIRE's Work at UCSD!,
- We Did It! FIRE to Hire Video Fellow Thanks to Donors,
- We're Almost There--Please Support FIRE's 2010 Video Fellow Matching Gift Fund Today!,
- Here’s What People Are Saying about FIRE...,
- Reason #3 to Donate to FIRE in 2009,
- Make a $10 Donation to FIRE's Video Fellow Matching Gift Fund Now!,
- FIRE Launches Interactive Victory Map, New Fundraising Initiatives,
- Check Out the Pictures from FIRE's 10th Anniversary Bash!,
- Time's Running Out: Register for FIRE's 10th Anniversary Dinner Today!,
- We Are One Month Away From FIRE's Birthday Bash in NYC!,
- FIRE, Reason, and SFL Collaborate for a Successful Event,
- Don't Forget to Join us this Friday for Happy Hour with Reason and SFL!,
- Join Reason, SFL, and FIRE for Happy Hour in Philadelphia on August 28th!,
- Register Today for FIRE's 10th Anniversary Dinner!,
- FIRE President Greg Lukianoff Presents at FreedomFest 2009,
- Register Online Today for FIRE’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Dinner in NYC!,
- FIRE to Host Online Auction,
- Special Announcement: FIRE to Hold 10th Anniversary Celebration in New York City,
- This Holiday Season: A Time to Reflect on the Past and Look to the Future,
- FIRE Introduces New ‘Support FIRE’ Widget,
- Let Friends and Family Know About Supporting FIRE,
- Does Your Company Match Your Charitable Gifts?,
- Greg Lukianoff and Adam Kissel to Speak at NAS Conference in D.C.,
- 'The Shadow University' Celebrates its Ten-Year Anniversary,
- FIRE Targets ‘Red Alert’ Schools in ‘US News and World Report’,
- FIRE Welcomes Jen Feden,
- FIRE Unveils New Support Page,
- Don’t Forget About FIRE’s Promotional Giveaways!,
- Ten-Year Anniversary of ‘The Shadow University’ is Fast Approaching,
- FIRE Celebrates 125th Victory,
- ‘Indoctrinate U’ debuts in New York City,
- ‘Indoctrinate U’ Promotional DVD,
- Donate to FIRE and Get ‘Indoctrinate U’ DVD,
- Donate to FIRE and Get ‘Indoctrinate U’ DVD,

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