Co-founder & Curriculum Development Director of Green Apple Art Center
With over 20 years of experience in art education and college admissions planning, holding an educational background from Harvard University, Alison specializes in guiding students to create internationally competitive portfolios and develop platforms that combine professional practice and public influence. This includes personal branding, fashion and art exhibitions, design publications, and social media strategies.
She leads students to global platforms such as New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks, as well as international art exhibitions. Her students have gained admission to top universities like Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, and Parsons, and have excelled in international art competitions, earning gold and silver awards in visual arts, fashion design, and cross-media creation.
Alison is passionate about philanthropy, supporting the Art Hope Charity Foundation for over a decade. She collaborates with organizations like BC Children’s Hospital, VGH+UBC Hospital Foundation, and others to host high-impact charity events that benefit children, education, healthcare, and the arts.
Her curriculum focuses on interdisciplinary integration, fostering creative depth, and encouraging independent artistic expression, empowering students to showcase their work on the global stage and build their own cultural influence.