Elissa never believed that her father wouldn’t make it to her high school graduation, until he died from COVID-19. At that time, she made a promise to her dad and herself that he would continue to live on in everything she does. She worked part-time while also earning her patient care technician license.
Elissa wants to start working in a hospital while continuing her degree at the University of South Carolina in Aiken. She wants to keep training while becoming a Registered Nurse, either in Labor and Delivery or the NICU. She believes in this position she can fulfill her mission of making a difference in this world, in memory of her dad.