Meet Our Founder & CEO

Alison Van Dam is the brains, boots, and bold voice behind Scrap Metal Studios.

She began her professional career as an event planner in Chicago, mastering the art of logistics, storytelling, and making big ideas happen on tight timelines. From there, she moved to Los Angeles, stepping behind the camera as a producer for podcasts, digital series, and branded content. Whether managing media teams or building a show from the ground up, Alison became known for her ability to blend creative instincts with sharp strategy.

Now based in Minneapolis, she brings that coast-to-coast experience to Scrap Metal Studios - a creative agency built for founders, brands, and creators who want smart, strategic, scroll-stopping content.

Alison has worked with clients like Harvard Law School, Life Time, Human Content, Inc., and FSA Entertainment - delivering everything from polished video campaigns to platform-specific social strategy.

Her mission? Help good people build unforgettable brands - and have fun doing it.