Allison (she/her) comes to Deschutes Wilderness Therapy with a wealth of experience in case management, program design, and recruitment. She has worked locally in the Central Oregon community for the past five years, supporting different non-profit organizations. During this time, Allison gained a strong understanding of community needs and built connections to create accessible resources for all.

Allison’s introduction to wilderness therapy started as a field guide in 2015 after graduating from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She worked in the field as a guide for just under two years. Allison is excited to return to wilderness in a new way by supporting staff and the hiring process!

Allison is married to her husband, Alex, and has a son, Mosley, and two cats, Dr. Bob and Barbara. She is passionate about baking, being outside, and spending time with her family.