As the Program Assistant, Allison brings a strong background in design and event coordination to CIHF. Allison holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Culture, and Art Theory from Alfred University. She received a Master’s degree from Elmira College in Corporate and Community Education (Adult Education) with a focus on the arts and programming. Outside of CIHF Allison is a Lecturer of Art History at Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland, serves as the President of the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Festival (2023-24), and manages and curates the Art Barn for the Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg, NY. In her free time she enjoys painting, yoga, spending time in her garden, and traveling.