Allison Buchner lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters. In 2019, Allison’s oldest daughter, who was 10 years old at the time, was diagnosed with a CACNA1A gene variant. Allison believes that like her daughter, there are likely many undiagnosed CACNA1A children (and adults) in the world who have for years been given broader, umbrella diagnoses, like cerebral palsy, as they waited for science to discover the true cause of their movement disorders or other challenges. Her hope is that with awareness and research support, those with CACNA1A will have greater access to knowledgeable medical professionals and other service providers, and ultimately, to treatments.

Allison is also a full-time attorney who specializes in intellectual property litigation, and she also has a robust pro bono practice, primarily focusing on special education law and legal advocacy for those with disabilities.  She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Disabilities Rights Legal Center and WISHForward (which aims to empower all students through inclusive education).