A former senior journalist, Alison has 20 years' experience as a communications and marketing professional in the public and private sectors. She led Glasgow Caledonian University's marketing and communications team to national recognition as Heist marketing department of the year (May 2010) and CIM marketing team of the year (February 2011). As Director of External Relations at the University of Sunderland her team was awarded Heist marketing department of the year in 2007. She is currently Interim Director of Professional Development and Membership at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
