Allison joins NS/S with more than 25 years of experience as a Retail Manager and Buyer. Originally from North Carolina, she fell in love with the geography of the Desert Southwest and its rich Native history and culture. Allison has a passion for supporting the ways in which Native arts and crafts can strengthen community ties, by connecting people and past traditions with creative new perspectives and embracing the future. When not working in her backyard garden, Allison and her husband Fred are fans of the local Tucson music scene and enjoy hiking and long walks with their dog Rhubarb.