Alissa Sytsma is a Junior at Marist College majoring in Computer Science with minors in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. She is an active participant on campus with her involvement as Vice President of Marist Game Society, as well as her internship as a Software Developer at the Marist/IBM Joint Study. There, she has developed a Blockchain application for securing the process of giving grants to non-profits, which received attention from Marist College and Brilliance Security Magazine. She is also a former Network Technician at Marist College, where she developed an interactive, 3D network topology for the school. After graduation, Alissa hopes to continue to follow her love of programming and pursue a career in Cybersecurity and/or Software Development.