Allison joined Providge Consulting in 2008 as a consultant working as a project manager for Pfizer, specifically supporting vendor selection and vendor management initiatives.

In 2011, Allison took on a new role with Providge, leading the development and launch of a new practice; hospitality management. She has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality and food service industry working most recently with companies such as Nordstrom, Ukrop's Supermarkets and Coastal Sunbelt Produce.

Allison holds a Bachelor of Science in health and business administration from the University of Richmond as well as a degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America. She resides in Arlington, VA with her husband John and son Jake.