As Senior Director of Administration, Alison is responsible for operational and financial management within the Office for Research Initiatives and Global Programs at Harvard Medical School. Her team facilitates inter-departmental and inter-institutional research initiatives to accelerate innovative scientific discoveries, primarily through implementation of large research award programs from concept to closeout. Prior to joining Harvard Medical School, Alison served as Director of Finance at CARB-X, a global anti-microbial resistance research program, as Associate Director at Harvard University’s Global Support Services, and in various programmatic and financial roles in academic, governmental, and non-profit institutions. Alison holds a MBA degree and a Masters in International Development.