Alyssa is proud of her generational roots in Los Angeles; her family has lived in the city for over 100 years, having originally immigrated from Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. Alyssa has remained local for the majority of her life—she was born in Pasadena, grew up in the San Fernando Valley, and is a graduate of Westmont College and LMU Loyola Law School. She works as an attorney, with a career focus on advocacy for the poor and marginalized.

Although she was raised in a home with some Christian influences, Alyssa didn’t become a Christian until her senior year of high school when the Holy Spirit revealed the Lord’s character and Christ’s immense love for her. She connects with God through daily prayer and constant conversations, as well as working with him and his church to faithfully bring forth biblical justice on earth.

Alyssa has been a member of the Reality family of churches for more than a decade. She attended Reality Carpinteria throughout college and Reality San Francisco while living in NorCal after college, and joined Reality LA after moving back home. She loves Reality and is committed to its mission of meaningfully loving and serving LA.

Alyssa lives in Burbank close to her family, and is grateful for the opportunities their sacrifices have provided her.