Allison Howe attended The University of Northern Colorado as part of the President's Leadership Program and as an El Pomar Scholar. She studied Human Communication and Community Health Education. She was awarded for her honors thesis and graduated with honors.

She continued her education at The Colorado School of Public Health and graduated with a Master's in Public Health. She is trained to solve challenging issues that involve diverse stakeholders.

Howe continues to learn as she maintains her credentials as a Certified Health Education Specialist. She chooses regionally relevant courses and applies them to improving Fort Morgan.