Allana Forte

Allana Forté serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Culture Officer, and Legal Counsel at Jacksonville University. Ms. Forté attended the University of Florida where she received her degree in Telecommunications with a focus in Education. She also attended Stetson University College of Law where she received her J.D. and a certificate concentration in Trial Advocacy. Prior to returning to Jacksonville, Allana served as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Director of Admission at the University of Denver. She also served as the Director of Admission at Jacksonville University and Florida Coastal School of Law. Ms. Forté’s work portfolio includes Merrill Lynch, Citibank Global, criminal law and civil litigation. As a trained advocate, Allana considers her transition to higher education seamless, as she went from advocating for her clients to advocating for students. Allana admits “while practicing law is stressful, basing my career on the decisions of a 17-year-old student(s) may be one of the greatest challenges of my life." Ms. Forté’s passions include social justice work and community mentorship. In 2021, Mayor Curry appointed her to the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission where she serves as Chair of the Employment Commission. Ms. Forté is also a member of the Jacksonville Women’s Network, Carnegie Advisory Board, the Jacksonville Public Library Foundation Board, and the University of Florida Alumni Board, where she serves as a co-chair for the Historic Gator Club of St. Augustine. Allana loves to travel and prides herself on traveling to 48 states. In her spare time, she teaches Higher Education Law and Policy at Colorado State University and enjoys yoga, poetry, listening to podcasts, watching Jeopardy, and hosting game nights for her family.