Originally from Ireland, Alison joined Vantage in 2024 as Marketing and Communications Manager. She studied Drama, Theatre, Performance and English at University of Galway and received her masters degree in Arts Management and Cultural Policy at University College Dublin. Alison has worked as Marketing Lead for many cultural organizations including Business to Arts and the world-renowned Druid theatre company. Drawing from her background in the arts, she enjoys transforming challenges into creative and innovative solutions.
Before joining Vantage, Alison spearheaded Marketing and Communications at Ireland’s first zero-emissions whiskey distillery. As the company’s first employee, she was delighted to be a part of such an ambitious and positive project, based in her hometown.
Alison re-located from Galway, Ireland to Chicago in 2023 and has since enjoyed getting to know the local food, culture, sports and arts scenes.