Allison is an intern architect. Before joining SvN, she worked in organizations focused on community development, food security and urban agriculture. Allison has worked at several firms in Toronto on various projects, including mixed-use residential, commercial, and post-secondary institutional. Beyond traditional architectural experience, she also engages in carpentry and fabricating custom millwork and furniture, including digital fabrication using CNC technology. Allison is intensely interested in sustainable building practices and community-driven projects that help improve the urban environment. She received her Master of Architecture from the University of Toronto, where her thesis research focused on Toronto's Port Lands and its capacity for redevelopment.