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    Alyssa Krafsur is seeking opportunities in biology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Tech University, where she graduated with honors and was on the Dean's List. She has research experience with the USDA and Texas Tech studying the effects of nanoparticles on plant growth and the effects of laser stimulation on marsh grass growth. She also has work experience in microbiology labs and residential life at Texas Tech. Additionally, she has extensive community involvement with the National Psoriasis Foundation as a speaker, fundraiser, and advocate, having raised over $500,000 for the organization.

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    Alyssa Krafsur is seeking opportunities in biology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Tech University, where she graduated with honors and was on the Dean's List. She has research experience with the USDA and Texas Tech studying the effects of nanoparticles on plant growth and the effects of laser stimulation on marsh grass growth. She also has work experience in microbiology labs and residential life at Texas Tech. Additionally, she has extensive community involvement with the National Psoriasis Foundation as a speaker, fundraiser, and advocate, having raised over $500,000 for the organization.

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    Alyssa Krafsur is seeking opportunities in biology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Tech University, where she graduated with honors and was on the Dean's List. She has research experience with the USDA and Texas Tech studying the effects of nanoparticles on plant growth and the effects of laser stimulation on marsh grass growth. She also has work experience in microbiology labs and residential life at Texas Tech. Additionally, she has extensive community involvement with the National Psoriasis Foundation as a speaker, fundraiser, and advocate, having raised over $500,000 for the organization.

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    Alyssa Krafsur is seeking opportunities in biology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Tech University, where she graduated with honors and was on the Dean's List. She has research experience with the USDA and Texas Tech studying the effects of nanoparticles on plant growth and the effects of laser stimulation on marsh grass growth. She also has work experience in microbiology labs and residential life at Texas Tech. Additionally, she has extensive community involvement with the National Psoriasis Foundation as a speaker, fundraiser, and advocate, having raised over $500,000 for the organization.

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    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

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