Alison grew up in Belfast but studied and worked in Wales for many years. She was a CU Staff Worker and later Team Leader for Wales with UCCF, and also served on the staff of Highfields Church in Cardiff. In 2011 she moved to Turin, Italy with her husband Huw, where they worked with the International Church of Turin, and IFES.

They are now living and working in Greystones, County Wicklow in the Republic of Ireland. Alison is the Head of Training and Resources for Christian Unions Ireland, and leads the youth work in Hillside Evangelical Church where Huw is the pastor.

Along with their two daughters, they enjoy reading fantasy novels, coastal walks, Italian cooking and conversations with friends.