Alison graduated from college with a BA (Hons) in music and went straight into Arts Administration. Before joining the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in October 2017 Alison worked at The Royal Opera House where she had been Orchestra Manager; Contracts Manager for the Royal Ballet; and, for the last two years of her time there, managing their Staff Engagement programme. Whilst at the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Alison has led the Concerts ,Touring and Planning Department and took on the role as Interim CEO from Dec 2021 to September 2022. Alison is also a Trustee for Entelelchy Arts.