Allison is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP|FIBP) with over a decade of expertise in facilitating the global expansion of Canadian businesses. She has successfully led SME growth projects in more than 40 countries, collaborating with organizations including Global Affairs Canada, the European Union, and the Caribbean Export Development Agency.

In her role as Business Advisor and the Head of the International Expansion Centre of Expertise at BDC Advisory Services, Allison empowers medium and large Canadian companies to navigate complex global markets, develop robust export strategies, and diversify supply chains. Her focus on strategic partnerships, risk mitigation, and innovative solutions has helped clients build resilience and achieve sustainable growth.

Allison has played a pivotal role in developing and delivering trade resilience programming during critical times and has served as Project Manager on government-funded international trade missions. She currently contributes her expertise as a member of the Advisory Committee for the World Trade Centre Vancouver.