In addition to her 30 plus years of design experience. Beverly Allen is involved in many aspects of the Charlotte community. Some of the boards she has served on are the Selwyn Life Center, The Charlotte Senior Center, Duke Mansion and the Junior League of Charlotte. Beverly is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, The Mint Museum of Art, Queens University Alumni Association, Myers Park Methodist Church and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. She is the Founder of the Interior Design Program at Queens University of Charlotte and has directed several studies abroad with the interior design students. Beverly has curated various design exhibits, lectured and moderated panel discussions on many design topics. She holds a Bachelor of Art in English Composition and Literature and a Master of Science in Interior Design.