ALYSSA KRAFSUR

Lubbock, TX 79406 | 915-346-9838 | alyssa.krafsur@ttu.edu

EDUCATION
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Honors College Graduate
Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Dean’s List for 2017 GPA: 3.5
LANGUAGES
Conversational Spanish

WORK EXPERIENCE
Texas Tech Department of Biological Sciences 2017-present
Microbiology Stockroom Assistant
• Prepare for microbiology classroom labs and experiments
• Aid in providing materials to researchers in the biology department

Housing Services for Texas Tech University 2016-2017

Summer Conference Staff, Summers 2016 and 2017
• Provided customer service to guests and residents of all ages living in Texas Tech residence halls

Community Advisor (CA) for the Health Sciences Learning Community (HSLC) at Stangel Hall, 2016-2017
• Monitored residents at Stangel hall, created a positive community atmosphere, acted as a mediator for
resident conflicts, reported students who broke housing policy
• Stangel Hall HSLC received a campus wide award for creating the best Learning Community specific
programming

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
USDA 2017
Undergraduate Research Assistant
• Aided PhD candidate Juliette Jordan in studying the effects of metal nano-particles, meant to simulate
nanobots that treat disease in plants, on overall plant growth.
Texas Tech Department of Biological Sciences 2017- present
Graduate Research Assistant
• Researching the effects of laser stimulation on Louisiana marsh and slope-land grass growth and
uptake of environmental contaminates to aid in restoration efforts
• Research conducted with PhD candidate Bigyan Rimal and Dr. Deborah Carr

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) 2009–present
Face of Alyssa’s Fund
• Founded a charity called Alyssa’s Fund, an NPF mailing campaign fund for a cure with $500,000
raised and Leader of Team Alyssa.
• Managed a yearly fundraiser for the NPF Walk for a Cure in Dallas, Texas with over $50,000 raised
currently
• Painted and created original art prints for NPF donors
 ALYSSA KRAFSUR
Lubbock, TX 79406 | 915-346-9838 | alyssa.krafsur@ttu.edu

National Psoriatic Arthritis (PSA) Board Design Team 2014–present

Board Member
• Organized projects to create national awareness of psoriatic arthritis
AbbVie Pharmaceuticals Speak Network 2014–present
Member of the Speak Network
•
Acted as a keynote speaker, on behalf of those with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, at AbbVie
conferences
• Presented in front of audiences numbering 20 to 500
National Psoriasis Foundation Leadership Conference, San Francisco, CA 2015
Top Fundraiser
• Recognized as a top fundraiser
• Welcomed youth with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
Dallas Commit to Cure Gala, Dallas, TX 2014
Keynote Speaker, the Psoriasis Commit to Cure Gala Honoring Dr. Menter
• Helped raise $1.2 million towards research for a cure
• Presented in front of 100 guests
NPF Lobbyist, Washington, D.C. 2011
Lobbyist
• Traveled to Washington, D.C. to help lobby for the full passage of the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Research Cure and Care Act (PPARCCA) Bill
• Spoke to many state representatives on behalf of the NPF
Lobbyist with Singer LeAnn Rimes, Washington, D.C. 2009
Lobbyist
• Chosen to lobby with famous country singer LeAnn Rimes to pass the PPARCCA Bill
• Half this bill was passed in 2009
NPF Leadership Conference, San Antonio, TX 2009
Top Fundraiser
• Earned recognition as top Fundraiser
• Created a video documentary about children with psoriasis
AWARDS
NPF Top Fundraiser Award, 5 times
• Raised money yearly through a viral online campaign for the NPF
Cash, Sweat, and Tears Honor Roll
• Nominated by the NPF for this National Award for volunteer work
IC CAE Arabic Language Program
• Government funded and awarded immersive Arabic language program
• Only 40 selected
PTSA Reflections Award Honorable Mention
• Created a film about my trip to capitol hill with singer LeAnn Rimes
El Paso High School Distinguished Achievement Diploma
 Advanced to the top tenth percentile of my graduating class
 Completed the requirements needed to be labeled as distinguished