Alissa Burton serves as the Marketing Specialist at Fresno Building Healthy Communities. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Alissa moved to Fresno in 2021 to be closer to her family.

Alissa graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design with a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design.

Throughout her career, she has gained design experience in management, retail design, horticultural design, stationery, event design, and photography. Alissa discovered her passion in the non-profit sector while working for an Ohio-based educational non-profit advocating for retired teachers.

With more than eight years of volunteer and advocacy experience, Alissa believes that real, systemic change happens from the people up and that the people make democracy happen.

In her spare time, Alissa enjoys pool days, baking, time with her nephews, and painting.