Ally Isom gets things done. In our community and on the job, she is sought after for her ability to bring people together and tackle tough issues. Her record shows she stands on principle, engages in good faith, and values all voices. A classic conservative, her unique experiences in business and government have informed a vision that is grounded in what matters most to Utahns and our communities. 

Ally’s work ethic started in childhood, where she delivered newspapers and cleaned movie theaters after midnight to help the family make ends meet. She knew education was her way to a better life, so she focused on her studies and became a champion debater, earning a full academic scholarship to Brigham Young University where she graduated in political science and communications. 

Throughout difficult pregnancies and children’s health challenges, Ally was immersed in Republican grassroots politics and community service, including time on the Kaysville City Council, working on numerous campaigns, serving as a precinct officer and alternate national delegate, and chairing the 2006 GOP State Organizing Convention.

Ally’s professional and leadership experience is broad. She held several posts in Utah state government, including deputy director of the Dept. of Community and Culture, government relations director for the Dept. of Workforce Services, and deputy chief of staff and communications director for longtime Utah Governor Gary Herbert. Ally then worked at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in public affairs, communication and branding, before moving to the private sector as chief strategist and marketing officer, and eventually acting executive officer, for EVŌQ Nano. 

Through her time in the public sector she learned that she loved good public policy—the process, the outcomes, the partnerships. She listened, walked with, and fostered understanding with women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people. And then during the pandemic, was sought after to lead one of Utah’s thriving companies in the private tech sector. 

Ally has served as the Women’s Leadership Institute executive board chair, on the Emerging Leaders Initiative advisory board, and as a member of the Get Real Foundation. She also served on the Utah Olympic exploratory committee, Utah Clean Air Partnership board of directors, and the Utah Cultural Heritage Council among many others. 

In 2021 Utah Business named Ally one of “30 Women to Watch.” She and her husband, Eric, have four children and five grandchildren. Ally enjoys writing, hiking, cooking, and mole poblano, preferably on a beach.