Allison brings over 12 years of Capitol Hill experience to clients, most recently serving as Chief of Staff to Rep. Mike Quigley, where she oversaw a team of 18 staffers across Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Allison began working for Rep. Quigley in 2013 and steadily advanced from Senior Policy Advisor to Legislative Director and ultimately Chief of Staff. Her previous roles also include positions with Rep. Marcy Kaptur and former Rep. Tim Ryan.
Allison has a strong track record of legislative success and deep federal appropriations expertise, serving two senior Members of the committee, including during Rep. Quigley’s time as the top Democrat on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee (THUD) and as Chair of the Financial Services & Good Government Subcommittee (FSGG). She was responsible for securing and directing tens of millions of dollars in federal appropriations across numerous district and national priorities.
During her time on Capitol Hill, Allison helped lead planning efforts for the Chicago DNC 2024. She also played a key role in drafting, sponsoring, and managing the passage of the ACT for ALS, which was signed into law by President Biden and the Ukraine Freedom Support Act, signed into law by President Obama. She managed Rep. Quigley's House Intel Committee work, notably throughout the Russia and Ukraine investigations.
Her policy knowledge spans transportation, foreign affairs, international relations, national security, healthcare, and financial services.
Perspectives
Credentials
Education
- B.S., Liberal Arts; English; Philosophy, Xavier University
Admissions
- *Not admitted to the practice of law
Government & Military Service
- Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), U.S. House of Representatives (2021-2024)
- Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), U.S. House of Representatives (2019-2021)
- Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL), U.S. House of Representatives (2015-2019)
- Legislative Assistant, Office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), U.S. House of Representatives (2013-2015)