- 4-H Associate Professor
- Extension Regional Specialist,
Education
- 2011 M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- 2008 B.S., Natural Resource Sciences (Wildlife Ecology), Washington State University, Pullman, WA Minor, Biology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Biography
Alison’s program and research areas include (1) youth empowerment, (2) youth health promotion, (3) diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (4) organizational change. As WSU Extension faculty, Alison prioritizes community-based programming tailored to local needs with a primary focus on Yakima and Kittitas counties. She enjoys creating and facilitating programming that explores art, design, biology, and ecology through lens of equity aimed at real-world issues to empower youth in learning about themselves and the world around them. Alison serves as co-chair of the National 4-H LGBTQ+ Youth & Community Champion Group, co-lead of the National Extension LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group, chair of the WA State 4-H Equity & Inclusion Committee, and faculty advisor to the WA State 4-H Teen Equity & Inclusion Task Force.