Allison is from Maryland. After finishing a degree in education, she moved to Berlin for two years, first as an au pair, and then as an English teacher. She studied abroad in 伦敦 in 2014 and has always hoped to find her way back, and in 2018 she returned to complete a Master's in linguistics and education. After a brief stint as a primary school teacher in 伦敦, she joined the CEA CAPA team and enjoys helping students make the most of their study abroad experience.