Alison Nicole Grisé made the trek from Simsbury, Connecticut to Eugene in 2004 to attend the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication. Majoring in public relations, Grisé is a member of PRSSA and works on Allen Hall Public Relations. She also freelances for the Oregon Daily Emerald. Grisé plans to move to Portland in the fall and hopes to work in fashion event planning. Her passions include fashion, yoga, food, art and music, and the outdoors. She enjoys spending time with friends, hosting dinner parties, organic farming and walking her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Tilly.