“ Affecting change means everything to me – it motivates many of my endeavors. I’ve been intentional about connecting people with resources and opportunities, serving as a community volunteer and keynote speaker, and using my work and life experiences to inspire transformation in our communities.”  – Devan Allen

 

Devan is passionate about

  • Entrepreneurship and small businesses are the backbone of America. Devan witnessed her grandparents provide for generations through their family-owned business for almost 40 years, inspiring her to launch Allen Realty Advisors.

  • Efficiency and Transparency in Government is important to a well-functioning community and Devan has worked to education others on how to utilize their rights as a voter to choose leaders that represent their best interests.
     

“My 2018 historic victory for County Commissioner was a more than a political upset, it was also a signal change that our community chose an elected leader who is also compassionate in responding to their needs. My central mission in serving is to expand access and equity in county government. My committed efforts to elevate the voice of my community during a global pandemic, a global social justice movement and a 100-year winter storm further illustrate the same tenacity I embodied as the youngest child of two incarcerated parents and as a survivor of childhood homelessness. My relentless pursuit of sustainable success continues to drive my fight for precinct 2 and all of Tarrant County.

Upon my election, I became the first Democrat ever elected from my precinct, the third African American as well as third woman ever elected in the 100 plus year history of the court. At present, I am the youngest member to serve on the court — by 30 years.

Representation matters.”  – Devan Allen

a track record of Service & Advocacy

Cultivating productive and mutually beneficial relationships is a key factor in achieving goals in our community. As a connector, with over a decade of experience in leadership and service to the community, Devan has learned that what matters most, regardless of the issue, is treating people well, valuing their priorities and executing on deliverables to incrementally achieve a set of shared goals.

  • 2021 Fort Worth 40 Under 40

  • Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce 2019 Public Service Award

  • Muslim Democratic Caucus of Texas 2021 Ally Award

  • 40 Under 40 Texas Coalition of Black Democrats

  • The 400 Most Influential People in Fort Worth, 2020 & 2021

  • Unity Unlimited / Juneteenth, 2021 Politics and Social Justice Vanguard Award

  • Texas Civil Rights Project - Statewide Advisory Board

  • Salvation Army Arlington Mansfield Council, Board Member

  • Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, Board Member

  • LBJ Campaign School for Women

  • THR Arlington Ethics and Resources Committee

  • New Deal Leaders

  • Emile Blaine AHA

  • Member - Women Inspiring Philanthropy (WIP)

  • Co-Chair – DRC Annual Fort Worth Breakfast with The Mayor

  • Chairperson - City of Arlington Community Relations Commission

  • Founding Board Member - BRIDGE

  • Alumni – Leadership North Texas, Class 7

  • Advisory Board Member – New Leaders Council (NLC) – Dallas Chapter

  • Member - Action Arlington – 2015 to Present

  • Member – Arlington CILR

  • Member – Arlington Chamber of Commerce

  • Board Member – Tarrant County Homeless Coalition – 2016 to Present

  • Board Member – Day Resource Center: Community Solutions to End Homelessness – 2015 to Present

  • Board Trustee – Jubilee Theatre – 2014 to 2016

  • UT Arlington Representative – American Association of University Women – 2015 to 2016

  • UT Arlington Center for African American Studies Outstanding Community Mentor – 2015

  • Community Mentor – UT Arlington Center for African American Studies – 2014 to Present

  • Member – Inspired Advisory Committee – 2014 to Present

  • Member – Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce Woman’s Business Issues Division – 2014 to 2015

  • Arlington NAACP Community Service Award - 2014

  • Member – Arlington Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Advisory Council – 2013 to 2016

  • Representative – Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee – 2015 to 2016

  • Representative – Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Advisory Council – 2015 to 2016

  • Member – UT Arlington African American Alumni Association – 2013 to Present

  • Member – UT Arlington Alumni Association – 2013 to Present

County Leadership Roles

  • IT Steering Committee, Co-Chair

  • IT E-Government subcommittee, Chair

  • IT ERP Strategic Resource Committee, Vice Chair

  • Tarrant County Housing Finance Corporation, Board Member

  • tarrant Regional Transportation Council, Treasurer

  • NCTCOG Regional Transportation Council, Board Alternate

  • Arlington Chamber Board of Directors, Ex-Officio Member

  • Downtown Arlington Management Corp., Board Member

  • Southeast Tarrant Transportation Partnership, Chair

  • City of Arlington TIRZ 1,5 6 and 7

  • City of Mansfield TIRZ 1 and 2

  • City of Kennedale TIRZ 1

  • National Association of Counties Large Urban County Caucus, Vice Chair

  • National Association of Counties Finance, Pensions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Elections Subcommittee, Vice Chair

 

Memberships

  • Texas Conference of Urban Counties

  • Grand Prairie Women’s Club

  • National Association for the Advancment of Colored People, Arlington and Grand Prairie Chapters

  • UT Arlington Alumni Association, Lifetime Member

  • Texas Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies

  • National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies