David Allon was born in Israel to an American mother and an Israeli father. Growing up in Ramat Hasharon, just north of Tel Aviv, during Israel’s first decades David attended the Walworth Barbour American International School in Kfar Shmaryahu. He continued his studies at Brandeis University, the London School of Economics, and Columbia Business School. David has worked in economics and financial markets.  Oranges to Easels is his first publication.