In Conversation with Alison M. Désir: Running, Race, and Resilience
Alison Mariella Désir is multi-talented: a founder, a doer, an activist, a connector, a visionary, and an unapologetically straightforward communicator with a passion for movement, mental health, and racial equity. Alison got her start in the running and outdoor industry unintentionally, after seeing a Black friend train and complete a marathon. Inspired, Alison went on to run her first marathon and discovered that she had found a powerful tool to manage her depression. She’s been working to share the transformational power of running and movement ever since.
Alison is the author of Running While Black and the t.v. host and producer of the award winning show, Out & Back w/ Alison Mariella Désir (now streaming). Alison is the founder of Harlem Run, an NYC-based running movement, and Run 4 All Women, which has raised over $150,000 for Planned Parenthood and $270,000 for Black Voters Matter. Alison sits on the advisory boards for Strava and &Mother and is an Athlete Ambassador for Athlete Ally. She lives outside of Seattle with her partner, Amir Muhammad Figueroa, and their son, Kouri Henri Figueroa.
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