Director, Region 8
(LA, OK, TX)

Allyn Dukes and husband Cliff operate a group of small businesses in Houston, Texas with primary focus on commercial real estate. Allyn manages human resources and benefits. Allyn’s business experience has led her to multiple community service roles and philanthropic opportunities. She received recognition in the public school system for her volunteer efforts as coordinator of a business partner mentor program. In association with various community organizations, she currently mentors adults in various stages of recovery from family crises.

Allyn has a life-long passion for wildlife and protection of our natural eco systems. She has been a member of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) for over thirty years, engaged in recent years with the education programs in the South Central Region. Allyn is the NWF Board Member for Region 8 serving Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. She also serves on the board of Texas Conservation Alliance (TCA). Allyn has created certified habitats at their home and ranch and a habitat prayer garden at her church. She is active in the Native Plant Society of Texas and finds digging in the garden to be a spiritual experience.

Allyn holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Iowa. She has lived in six states, including Louisiana, before moving to Texas in 1981. She and Cliff have raised two sons and rescued multiple dogs.