Allison grew up on the beach in Florida before coming west to join the Bold Earth team in 2008. After her sophomore year of high school, Allison earned a full-ride scholarship allowing her to enroll in Florida Atlantic University at age 16. While working toward her degree in Economics, Allison taught individual rock climbing lessons and tutored students of all ages in every level of mathematics. After graduating, Allison embarked on her own international climbing and adventure trips. She has now climbed in every region of the United States along with Peru, Costa Rica, Israel, Portugal and Spain. Allison has lead Bold Earth trips in Mexico, Costa Rica, Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada, Allison joined the Bold Earth full-time family in the winter of 2009. She is certified in Wilderness First Responder, CPR and Lifeguarding. Allison's love for the outdoors is contagious, and she is extremely excited to lead Thailand's Best this summer.
What BOLD EARTH means to me?: BOLD EARTH is an amazing organization that pushes me as a leader and encourages me to explore, laugh and learn just as much as my participants! Through BOLD EARTH, I've discovered an amazing world that allows me to work with incredible leaders and inspiring students in the most magnificent natural settings on Earth.
Favorite Quote: "You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should." - Max Ehrmann
What I do when I'm not at BOLD EARTH: I live in Boulder, Colorado and take full advantage of the amazing outdoor activities around me. I climb as much as possible, laugh until my stomach hurts, trek through the Rockies, read anything I get my hands on, cook wild foods I've discovered through my travels and spend as much time as I can with my incredible friends and family.
Education: Florida Atlantic University, B.S. in Economics
