Alyssa has always had a passion for quality journalism and writing. She grew up in a small town called Rescue, nestled between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Growing up, Alyssa was always an extroverted person and made friends quickly. She loves meeting new people, especially in Chico, and hearing their unique stories. Her parents taught her the importance of seeking out the truth and therefore a healthy democracy. Alyssa hopes her writing can offer fresh perspectives and keep people educated on their community. Since she grew up in a small country town, She loves to take her camera out in nature and hike at Monkey Face. In her free time Alyssa also loves to go thrift shopping and “flip” clothing into new environmentally friendly pieces. “It’s such an honor to be managing social media for The Orion and I can not wait to bring all my new ideas to the table”