Alyse was a communications specialist at FAR. She earned her M.A. in Applied Philosophy and Ethics at Texas State University, and is currently on leave from the Philosophy PhD program at UNC Chapel Hill. Her philosophical work focuses on applied ethical issues, and she has enjoyed putting that skillset to work with FAR. She strives to contribute to high-impact projects, which is what attracted her to this role. Additionally, she has developed a background in graphic design skills, and does other creative work in her job as the director of a creative arts learning center.