Allison Sliva was born in Bay City, Texas and chairs the No Coal Coalition of Matagorda County. Allison’s “day” job is coordinating Public Relations for Bay City Independent School District. She received bachelors’ degrees from The University of Texas in Journalism and Education, and earned a master’s in dance and exercise physiology at The University of Houston. Allison has a diverse background, including work in sales, professional dance, teaching, and is a former NFL cheerleader. She’s served on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Bay City and Matagorda County, and is an active community volunteer through the Junior Service League of Bay City. Allison serves on the Bay City Chamber of Commerce Educational Activities Committee. She is also past-president of the Matagorda County Texas Exes UT Alumni, serves now as its membership coordinator, and is a Precinct Chair of the Matagorda County Democratic Party.