Alison is the Community Manager for Smarterer, a Boston-based consumer web startup. Additionally, she is a co-founding team member at The DoBand Campaign, a social media startup currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has an extensive history working and interning for public relations and reputation communications at a number of award-winning agencies, including Fleishman-Hillard London, The CHT Group (formerly Bell Pottinger USA) and Morrissey & Co. Alison has also held internships in special events, marketing and business development roles. Alison is an avid blogger, writer and event host, and is actively involved in social media. She has been featured in Mashable! and ABC Tech news for her social media accomplishments, and has been invited to speak on communications and social media panels in Boston.