Alison Cheperdak

Alison M. Cheperdak, J.D., is a bestselling author, internationally certified etiquette coach, and the founder of Elevate Etiquette, a modern consultancy devoted to helping people move through life with confidence, clarity, and grace. She is also an attorney and entrepreneur with a career spanning television journalism, law, and public service, including service in the West Wing of the White House.

She is the author of Was It Something I Said? Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships, Work, and Life (HarperCollins, 2026).

Drawing on her multifaceted background, Alison teaches modern manners in a way that feels both gracious and grounded. Whether she’s writing, hosting friends for dinner, exploring new cultures, or renovating a historic Georgetown home with her husband, she brings a thoughtful, real-life approach to etiquette that resonates with modern women.