Merlissa C. Alfred was born and raised in Killeen, TX. After graduating from Killeen High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She spent ten years working in the human resources field and is currently completing her final degree requirements towards a Ph.D. in Human Resource Development. In her free time, Merlissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends.