Alyson has been involved in the disability field for fourteen years. She is the mother of a 14 year old daughter with Down syndrome that launched her into the disability world. Prior to her time at SRVS, Alyson spent nine years at the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis and the Mid-South as the Events Manager and then the Executive Director. Since coming to SRVS five years ago, Alyson has served as the Director of Program Innovation and now the Director of Care Management. She works closely with families as they navigate the new service delivery system in the state of Tennessee. Alyson serves as a Down Syndrome Ambassador in Tennessee for the National Down Syndrome Society, is a Partners in Policy Making graduate, and a Project DOCC parent. These partnerships keep her connected to the most up to date advocacy and outreach efforts in the community and across the state to share with families. Alyson’s background in Art History allows her to bring creativity and innovation to SRVS every day.