John (Jack) Allen began his career with the university at the Center for Child and Family Studies in 2009 as part of their information design team that produced videos, shorts, websites, e-learning and other publications in support of state and federal projects. After his tenure at CCFS he continued at the College of Social Work as their creative services manager before joining the College of Arts & Sciences. Jack’s experience includes: web development, producing videos, graphic design, digital art, photography and podcast production.

Currently, Jack has a pet snake named Malfoy living in his backyard as well as a Welsh cat called Llewellyn, who abandons him on an almost weekly basis. His hobbies include photography, digital art, dinner club, mountain biking, hiking and playing guitar.