Alison Swanson

Alison Swanson has substantial experience in working with children and families in crisis situations. Currently serving as an Intake Counselor at Saint Louis Crisis Nursery since July 2020, Alison addresses emergency hotline calls from caregivers in distress. Previously, Alison worked as a Teacher Assistant at Little Jewels Learning Center from February 2019 to July 2020, where developmentally appropriate activities for children were created and developmental progress was observed. In late 2019, Alison held a position as a Clinical Teacher at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, assisting in class management and supporting students with emotional challenges. Additionally, as an Intake Specialist Intern at Safe Families for Children in mid-2019, Alison advocated for vulnerable families and managed hotline communications. Alison holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Human and Educational Services from Illinois State University, earned in 2020.