Alison Doyle
Interim Director
America's Cultivation Corridor
Alison Doyle serves as the Interim Director for America's Cultivation Corridor, bringing more than two decades of experience in economic development, marketing, and strategic relationship-building within Iowa’s agricultural innovation ecosystem.
In addition to her leadership role at the Corridor, Alison is the Business Development Manager for the Iowa State University (ISU) Digital Ag Innovation Lab and the BioCentury Research Farm. In this capacity, she accelerates the commercialization of cutting-edge agricultural technologies and drives public-private research partnerships that support the global ag economy.
Prior to her current university roles, Alison spent 17 years at the Iowa State University Research Park, ultimately serving as Associate Director and Chief Relationship Officer. During her tenure, she acted as a primary concierge for startups and multinational corporations alike, helping expand the park into a thriving hub for over 2,500 employees and establishing deep ties with global industry leaders.
A graduate of Iowa State University, Alison is deeply passionate about fostering a highly accessible network for entrepreneurs, connecting international scaleups with university researchers, and championing Iowa as the premier global epicenter for bioscience and agricultural advancement.