Alison has worked as a teacher, administrator, owner, and consultant in a variety of early childhood settings, including public and private elementary schools, child care, and Montessori programs. Alison has more recently facilitated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) experiences for children ages 3-8 and has been exploring the application of design thinking to both early childhood and higher education. She is delighted to be working with the local ECE community toward improving the quality of the early childhood workforce.