# Alison Thompson
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alison thompson is a global humanitarian volunteer and the Founder of Third Wave Volunteers, a United States–based nonprofit that responds to disasters and crises around the world. She was born in Sutherland Shire, Sydney, Australia.
== Biography ==
Early in her life, Thompson worked in Australia as a nurse and math teacher, then worked on Wall Street, attended New York University Film School and became a film director with the Directors Guild of America.
Jackie Carpenter, Uyen Nicole Duong & Alison Thompson
At the top of the hour, host Cyrus Webb talks with author Jackie Carpenter about her new book GEORGIA JUSTICE on Conversations LIVE. Then at 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with author Uyen Nicole Duong. Finally at 45 min. past the hour, Webb talks with author Alison Thompson.
From Dance Class to Storytelling: The Evolution of Sunny Steps
Alison Thompson's debut children's book, "Sunny Steps Loves to Dance," serves as a vibrant exploration of creativity and movement, encouraging children, particularly boys, to embrace the joy of dance without reservation.
Through her engaging conversation, we delve into Alison's personal journey, ...
Everyone is Needed | Dr. Alison Thompson on Volunteering Without Fear
In this episode, we feature Dr. Alison Thompson, a full-time global humanitarian and founder of Third Wave Volunteers. She shares her remarkable journey from Wall Street and filmmaking to disaster zones around the world.
What began as a response to 9/11 became a lifelong mission: to bring light—...
Learn the Language of Movement: From Dance Floor to Writing Children's Books
Get ready to move, imagine, and be inspired!
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, we’re joined by professional dancer,choreographer, and debut children’s author Alison Thompson.
Alison shares her beautiful journey from training at the London Contemporary Dance School and Cal...
USMC Colonel (Ret.) Alison 'Rocky' Thompson on Veterans Day
Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distingu...
PART II: Alison Thompson on leading raids, quelling fear & shattering military glass ceilings
Alison Thompson is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel, a Naval Academy graduate, a decorated combat veteran, the first female aviation squadron commander for the Marine Corps, the only woman to ever command a Marine Aircraft Group in combat - and to read more about her long and distingu...
Remarkable Australian: Dr Alison Thompson
Luke Grant chats with Remarkable Australian Dr Alison Thompson, who has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year for NSW for founding a global humanitarian movement for first responders in disaster and war zones.
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Dr. Alison Thompson: Called to Serve
Press Pause welcomes Dr. Alison Thompson, founder and CEO of Third Wave Volunteers, a global humanitarian leader with decades of front‑line disaster response experience. Driven by her nine months volunteering at Ground Zero after 9/11, Dr. Thompson built Third Wave Volunteers into a network of mo...
'Crawling through the darkness' - NSW Australian of the Year reflects on being at Ground Zero
2026 Australian of the Year Dr Alison Thompson has opened up to Clinton Maynard about being at Ground Zero 25 years ago.
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She Dove Under a UPS Truck as the Tower Fell │ Alison Thompson │ Hero World
Alison Thompson rollerbladed eight miles into the smoke of 9/11 with a medical kit strapped to her back, gave CPR to a stranger on the street, and dove under a UPS truck as the North Tower came down above her. She lost 64 friends that day. She has not stopped running toward disasters since — Sri ...
