Alison is the technical lead for maternal and newborn health across the GFF and the focal point for Ethiopia. A medical doctor with a PhD in health system strengthening, Alison has over 30 years of experience in global health research and development practice spanning Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Her areas of expertise include maternal and newborn health, health systems strengthening and capacity development of health workers.

Prior to joining the GFF, Alison was an associate professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia, where she led the Maternal, Sexual & Reproductive Health Unit at the Nossal Institute for Global Health.