Alison Thompson

In 2012, Alison was appointed as the first official Ambassador to the Haitian Ministry of Environment where she still works in reforestation, sustainable energy and cholera initiatives.

In 2015, a Doctorate of Letters in the Humanities was conferred upon her by Loyola Chicago University,[11] for her dedication to service, advocacy for women's rights and commitment to encourage and inspire people to give back to their world.

"[12][13] Thompson believes everyone is needed and lectures on leadership, volunteering, sustainability, renewable energy, gender-based violence, vulnerable climates, and corporate social responsibility via the American Program Bureau.

[14][15][16] In addition to caring for immediate medical needs, they developed a large network of volunteers who supported and coordinated direct aid for the refugees.

Thompson and her teams have distributed over 100,000 solar lights Similar support has been provided to Iraq and Afghan war refugees and for individuals in Venezuela.

[17] Third Wave Volunteers assist community and governmental leaders in developing long-term sustainability projects and collaborative relationships, and building resiliency.

[19][20] In response to Hurricane Dorian, the worst natural disaster to strike the Bahamas in recorded history, 2,500 volunteers deployed in Miami and to the islands.

[13] During the pandemic, Thompson and Third Wave volunteers, known collectively as "Women in White", delivered over 2 million N95 masks to all 50 states, underserved communities, tribal nations, nursing homes, prisons, first responders and to Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, Peru, and Haiti.