Alison is originally from New York but moved to the Midwest, where she fell in love with the city of St. Louis. The former St. Louis Rams cheerleader is now competing for the title of Miss Missouri USA 2018. In addition to her pageant competition, Alison continues to focus on her charitable organization, "Handing Out Happiness," which she founded to help brighten up the lives of inner-city children. It was a great experience working with Alison as she prepares for Miss Missouri USA.