Allyson Valley is a therapist, (Crisis Specialist) in Memphis, Tennessee. She received a B.A. in Psychology & Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas, where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta-Lambda Theta. She also received an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and is working on a Ph.D in Counselor Education and Supervision (Dec 2022). The Arkansas native's passion for mental health, and love of her community sparked the idea to help Black people reclaim peace through Soulace.