Alyssa has always been interested in how technology can transform lives--from the most basic advancements to artificial organs.
This belief brought her to the study of both human behavior and computer science, and the possibilities that exist between them, earning dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and in Applied Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania. She further pursued this passion at the University of Toronto at the intersection of both fields, earning a Master’s of Science, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction for chronic illness and health behavior change.
Anywhere you see the overlap of technology for improving someone’s life, you’ll find Alyssa eagerly engaged. Once out of academia, her career has been a winding one, ranging from medical device human factors to software testing to IT application support to US Intellectual Property strategy; she’s turned over every stone towards developing and designing the best application of technology for human performance and optimization.
Alyssa currently serves as a Partner at ATOM, leading her fearless team of user experience and operations experts. Their collective vantage and desire to see dreams become realities with a healthy dose of delight keeps her on her toes. When she’s not serving at ATOM, you can find her spreading joy with her community therapy dog, Lana, getting her sweat on at a local gym, or enjoying the great New Hampshire outdoors.
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