She is a graduate of Russell Sage College where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She earned her Master of Science Degree at Boston College and a Post Masters Certificate from SUNY Stony Brook. Alison has been a women's health nurse practitioner since 1997 and a practicing certified nurse-midwife since 2001. In addition to being a nurse-midwife, Alison is a certified lactation counselor. Alison is a member of The American College of Nurse-Midwives and a member of Connecticut State Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.