Alison Mariella Désir

On-Air Host at Crosscut

Alison Mariella Désir, is a professional runner, writer, and speaker who has made a big impact in the outdoor space. Her experience as an endurance athlete has led her to look deeper into community, activism, and advocacy. She is the author of Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn't Built for Us and the host of Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir.