Alyssa Thornsbury graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science and a minor in Biological Sciences. She has experience in independent research studying natural product synthesis and purification. She also has internship experience providing clerical support to the U.S. Naval War College staff. Her coursework covered topics like medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and biotechnology. She maintains membership in her university's Pharmaceutical Science Club and Habitat for Humanity.