Alysanna was born and raised in Satellite Beach, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2014 with a degree in Business Management. From an early age Alysanna understood the importance of nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Alysanna adopted a plant-­based diet after watching the documentary Forks Over Knives a few years ago and has noticed an increase in energy and overall health. After committing to a plant-­based diet Alysanna’s love of cooking increased dramatically. During her free time she would read vegan cookbooks and experiment with different grains, vegetables, beans and spices. She loved the variety of textures, flavors, and colors plant­-based meals offer. Recent reports from US Dept. of Health and Human Services and the Journal of American Medicine Association reveal childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. These alarming statistics ignited Alysanna's desire to educate and promote a healthy lifestyle. Alysanna decided to become a personal chef so she can prepare health supportive meals and teach others about the benefits of eating a plant­-based diet.