Alyssa was born an raised in a small agricultural city in Ventura County. Alyssa spent almost every summer at the beach, learning ocean safety and how to take care of the coast. If she wasn’t at the beach, then she was most likely tagging along with her family, and helping out at the farm. Even though Alyssa always loved the outdoors, she became more conscious of the environment during high school. Alyssa learned the science behind nature in the classroom, and hopes to combine her education with practical experience.