Alison Couchman (Peet)

Alison (Peet) Couchman has a diverse and extensive work experience in events management and fundraising. Alison currently holds the position of Special Events Lead at UNICEF UK since June 2022, where they are responsible for delivering a strategy for high-value, cultivation, and stewardship events. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Special Events and Stewardship at UNICEF UK from May 2021 to May 2022, leading a team and delivering a program of income-generating events.

Before joining UNICEF UK, Alison worked as the Special Events Manager at UNICEF UK from April 2019 to May 2021. In this role, they were responsible for managing and delivering a program of high-value fundraising events, including the Soccer Aid hospitality events and an annual Gala Dinner. Alison also created engaging stewardship and cultivation events for philanthropy and corporate audiences.

Additionally, Alison served as a Trustee at Crystal Palace Park Trust since June 2020, where they supported the trust in creating an events strategy and establishing a varied program of events to generate funds for the redevelopment of Crystal Palace Park.

Earlier in their career, Alison worked as an Events Manager (Interim) at Street League from October 2018 to March 2019. Alison also held the position of Events Manager at The Outward Bound Trust from September 2012 to September 2018, where they managed events. Alison briefly worked as an Events Manager at Bloomberg LP in 2012 and as an Events Consultant at UNICEF Australia from January 2012 to May 2012.

Prior to that, Alison served as a Senior Events Executive at Scope from May 2009 to December 2011. Alison gained experience as an Expedition Planning Manager at World Challenge from October 2007 to May 2009. In this role, they were responsible for planning and delivering programs and itineraries for 50 school expeditions each year to India and Peru.

Alison also worked as an Events Manager at The Chamber of Shipping from December 2001 to October 2007, where they managed events. Alison started their career as an Assistant Logistic Manager (voluntary) at Raleigh International from February 2007 to May 2007.

Alison (Peet) Couchman attended Bancroft's School for an unknown period of time, however, no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Alison then pursued a BA Hons degree in English and Media Studies at Middlesex University. It is not mentioned when they started or completed their degree. Finally, Alison also attended Oaklands School, but no specific degree or field of study is provided for this institution either.