Product designer with 14+ years of practice turning complex problem spaces into intuitive, scalable experiences
👋 Hi there
I've spent the last 7 years designing for the travel industry, and mentoring the designers around me: reviewing work, pressure-testing decisions, naming what's working—and what’s not—before it ships. As a design leader, I build up the people around me.
Before joining EF Education First, I spent years inside digital agencies designing for financial services clients, LEGO, adidas, REI—clients from four industries with almost nothing in common except needing digital experiences people trust. My breadth of experience is my advantage. Designing ecommerce products taught me how to increase conversion. Designing financial dashboards taught me how to build trust. Designing travel booking management platforms taught me how to optimize for engagement, upsell, and customer retention. I apply the right skills for the job.
In the office, I am known for asking thoughtful questions, being a team player, and connecting the threads back to the larger strategy. Outside of the office, I love to hike New England’s White Mountains (Franconia Notch is my fave), attempt to prove my green thumb with gardening, and experiment with high-protein recipes.
What my really awesome coworkers say about me
“Allison is the ultimate embodiment of our Quality core value. As a product designer, she deftly balances user needs and business needs in everything she does. Allison can always, ALWAYS, be counted on to create thoughtful work that drives our product forward. And she does it in a way that’s collaborative and inclusive of all those she works with. I’m constantly in awe of her dedication to quality for each and every aspect, big or small, of the Go Ahead digital experience.”
“Allison is the first person who comes to my mind every Core Value Awards nomination season. You can rely on her to conduct thorough research, create polished designs, and have thoughtful conversations with her colleagues throughout the process. I really admire her unique ability to consider both the bigger strategic picture and every last detail of a UX/UI project. She is meticulous, strategic, and always thinking about how she can best support both her team and the business.”
“Allison is an absolute superhero when it comes to Quality. She consistently delivers beautiful product experiences in her role as a Product Designer. She gets at the ‘why.’ She asks tough questions. She considers many perspectives, balancing user and business needs. All to arrive at the best possible solution with her team. You can always count on her thoughtful approach, not to mention her stellar UX and UI design skills. I’m so grateful to work with her on projects that improve the Go Ahead user experience!”
“Allison is *very* good. She always produces at a high level and by the nature of her awesomeness, raises the bar, and the quality of work, of the entire team.”
“Allison is someone that the entire office looks up to. Her work is so thorough and thoughtful. She is eager and jumps into anything that comes her way with positivity and ambition. She is dedicated to making sold work and creative solutions. She spends time making sure the attention to detail with her visual design is superior. Lastly, she has one of the best attitudes in the company. Always a pleasure to work with and always delivering solid, beautiful, exceptional work.”