Hello! My name is Alissa I am from Colorado Springs, Co. I am currently working towards my degree in fire science and on July 1 of this year I got out of the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps gave me the opportunity to live and work all around the world. For almost 5 years I have had the privilege to serve the United States as an 0431, logistics/embarkation specialist, and as an 8156, Marine Security Guard. Living overseas God fostered my passion for those who are living in absolute poverty. Over the past year God has filled me with a burden for refugees and those affected by war. After getting out of the Marines I was unsure what God wanted me to do but a few days later I decided to look at the world race website just to see where the different routes were going. Then I just though maybe ill do this. A few days later after much prayer and thought felt I God leading me towards the Expedition Route. I am looking forward to growing in the Lord through this adventure of a life time!
Where are you from? I am from Colorado Springs, Colorado. However, I feel like I call many places I have lived home.
How did you find out about the world race? I found out about the world race one day several years ago while I was living in Tokyo, Japan. At the time I was in the military and just though the world race would be something I could do after I got out.
What is your faith story? I grew up in a Christian family however, I would consider 9th grade as the turning point of when my faith became my own.
What kinds of things do you like? I like to travel, play soccer, help people, and be with my friends.
What is your temperament? I am a pretty straight forward realistic person. I see and hear what many people often miss in daily life.
What is your dream for your life? I would like to work in humanitarian response and relief.
What are your hopes for the world race? I hope to that through the world race my faith will grew deeper and that God would lead me to my life’s purpose.
Follow me on social media:
Instagram: @alissacherie
Facebook: Facebook.com/Alissa Edwards
