Mrs. Richardson began her career with the State of Georgia at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC). After holding several positions within the organization, she concluded her time at CJCC as the Director of the Criminal Justice Planning and Grants Unit.

Prior to this role, Allyson served as an Executive Assistant for the City of Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority and worked as a Grant Specialist for the Atlanta Renewal Community Authority.

Deputy Commissioner Richardson earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, and her master's degree in Public Administration from Clark Atlanta University.