Allison is from Los Altos, California and graduated from UC Davis with a B.S. in Psychology and minor in Public Health Sciences. At UCD, Allision worked in a lab exploring the genetic and environmental influences of autism spectrum disorders and volunteered with low-income families to reach their non-medical health goals. After undergrad, she worked as a genetic counseling assistant with GeneDx’s whole exome sequencing and research teams and volunteered with the peer support Chronic Illness Hotline. In her free time, Allison is a fiber artist and equestrian and enjoys backpacking, reading and exploring new places.