Extensive experience with scholarly and scientific publishing; editing of association and organizational materials; and writing projects for a wide variety of audiences.
- Knowledgeable about all business aspects of journal publishing, including open access and subscription models.
- Responsible for editing and review of various association publications, including: newsletters, website content, handbooks, toolkits, position papers, and other resource materials.
- Drafting a wide array of materials for a diverse range of audiences, including advocacy briefing papers, grant proposals, resource guides, testimony and public comments.
I worked closely with Alyson as Secretary-Treasurer of the LSA and then subsequently as Publications Advisor for about 10 years. During this time period, she addressed many significant challenges and opportunities for the LSA’s publishing program, effectively transitioning from a single subscription-based journal to a diverse suite of peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings, almost all of which are open access (without any fees charged to authors or readers). She was able to ‘thread the needle’ in developing a successful business model for hybrid publishing that protected our revenue streams while enhancing access and maintaining quality.
Patrick Farrell, former Secretary-Treasurer and Publications Advisor, LSA; Professor of Linguistics Emeritus, UC Davis
I got to know Alyson when I first served as Editor of the LSA’s flagship journal, Language. In that role, I had the opportunity to collaborate with her on the various business aspects of the LSA’s publishing program as we made a transition from a paid subscription model to one that embraced elements of open access. I also observed her interactions with the LSA’s Board (Executive Committee) over many years, since I was made privy to most of their deliberations. What struck me most about Alyson is how well she managed the complexity of the Executive Director role at the LSA, how effectively she worked with people of all stripes, and with such great competence. I personally found her very responsive and enjoyable to work with. Alyson oversaw the LSA’s operations about as smoothly as possible under fast-changing circumstances. Throughout this period, she exhibited excellent communication skills and achieved exceptional productivity with very limited financial and other resources.
Greg Carlson, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics, University of Rochester