High School: Graduated from Norwich Free Academy where she lettered in golf and swimming. She was named Team MVP her junior and senior seasons. She was named team captain her junior and senior years and led her team to a 7th place finish in the State Championship. She graduated as a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: She is the daughter of Anthony and Claire Alessi. She has two sisters, Jacqueline and Catherine. Her favorite sports team is the New York Yankees. Her favorite athletes are Peyton Manning, Derek Jeter and Tino Martinez. Her favorite movie is Mean Girls and her favorite TV show is American Idol. Her favorite type of food is Chinese. She considers her dad her role model. Her hobbies include knitting and crochet. Alessi chose SHU because it's a catholic university and it's doctorate program in physical therapy.