Alison B. Hoffmann

With a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona, Alison is the single point of contact for all official corporate communication. She edits and produces the award-winning Hoffmann Architects + Engineers JOURNAL, as well as technical articles in trade publications, and she oversees the image and reputation of the firm in print, online, and in the industry.

As Chair of Hoffmann’s Community Action Committee, Alison advocates for engagement with and service to the local community, building connection among staff through mentorship, outreach, volunteer activation, and advocacy. Under her direction, the committee’s work has earned recognition from industry organizations for leadership in advancing the architecture and engineering professions through service.

In her roles as a communications professional and community engagement advocate, she strives for dynamic and empowering programming that elevates the discourse on the building enclosure and highlights voices of both experienced and emerging professionals contributing to the field.

Outside the office, Alison enjoys streaming audiobooks while running (recent favorite: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong), reading with a cup of tea (lately: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar with chamomile and lavender), re-watching favorite films with her daughters (such as: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), taking embarrassing home workout classes (Pilates, MMA, boot camp), cooking too-elaborate weeknight dinners (plant-based), and wrangling her two cats while on work calls.

Alison is a member of the United Way of Greater New Haven (UWGNH) Women United Steering Committee, the Construction Institute Communication and Membership Committee, and the National Organization of Minority Architects Connecticut Chapter (NOMAct) Communications Committee. She also is a regular contributor to programming for AIA Connecticut, the Connecticut Architecture Foundation (CAF), and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.