Alison was born and raised in the “Mitten State “(Michigan for those who don’t know), and graduated from Ferris State University with a B. S. in Recreation, Leadership and Management. Before heading west, Alison worked throughout parts of the Midwest and Northeast at various jobs that allowed her to teach youth in an outdoor setting. But, feeling she had bigger mountains to climb, she found her way to Idaho where she has discovered a love for “pretending” to know how to ranch, skiing, and challenging anyone willing to a game of basketball. Alison is a student mentor at the ranch and an avid fan of the Carolina Panthers.