Growing up in northern Vermont, Alyssa developed an appreciation and love for the agrarian vernacular—the classic "big house, little house, back house, barn"—a typology that evolved organically from the region's climate and natural challenges. Her earliest influences came from her parents, who thoughtfully designed and built her childhood home in harmony with the landscape, as well as her hands-on Waldorf education that emphasized connection to nature.

After earning her master's degree from Roger Williams University, Alyssa began working for Hutker Architects on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, specializing in custom residential design that respected the coastal environment. Drawn to Maine's rugged beauty in 2011, she built a small "off-the-grid" timber-frame cabin, exploring sustainable construction techniques and local resources. While away from her cabin, she worked with local architects and builders in the midcoast, studying Maine's vernacular architecture and how it responds to the region's distinct landscapes. In 2014, she relocated to Portland to join the sustainably focused team at Briburn, where she found her stride in the more urban Portland architectural community while maintaining her commitment to nature-inspired design.

Alyssa has sat on the board of Architalx and Portland Society for Architecture, where she served as board member, and eventually President. She is passionate about interior and exterior architectural design that flows seamlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as exploring the relationship between spaces, their users, and the natural environment. Alyssa believes that all architectural design begins with truly understanding a site's natural features, topography, and light patterns. She is drawn to the idea of embracing the inherent simplicity and beauty of the landscape and letting the architecture—from design to material palette—speak for itself while honoring its natural context. Her ambitions center on deepening her knowledge of vernacular and socially responsive architecture that works in harmony with the rhythms of the natural world.

In addition to designing, Alyssa enjoys spending her time outdoors, exploring and adventuring through Maine's diverse landscapes with her husband, Wes, daughter, Kinsley, and pup, Poppy.