Alyssa Benjamin, M.S.

Alyssa Benjamin, M.S. has a diverse work experience. Alyssa started their career at Saladworks, LLC in 2012, where they worked as an Employee and later became a Shift Lead. In 2015, they joined the University of Delaware Undergraduate Admissions as a Blue Hen Ambassador. Alyssa then moved on to work at the College of Health Sciences, Dean's Office at the University of Delaware as a Special Projects Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. From 2016 to 2017, they also worked as a Sales Associate at Old Navy. In 2017, they took on the role of Program Director, Health Sciences Pipeline Program at the University of Delaware, where they worked until 2023. Starting in June 2023, they joined YourCoach.Health as a Health and Wellness Coach. Throughout their career, Alyssa has gained experience in various roles and industries, highlighting their adaptability and strong interpersonal skills.

Alyssa Benjamin, M.S., completed their Master of Science (MS) degree in Health Promotion/Clinical Health Coaching from the University of Delaware. Alyssa attended the University from 2019 to 2022. Prior to their master's degree, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Behavior Science with a minor in Public Health from the University of Delaware, where they studied from 2012 to 2016.

In addition to their academic achievements, Alyssa holds several certifications. Alyssa obtained the certification as a Certified Health and Wellness Coach from the University of Delaware in January 2023. Alyssa also completed a course on "How to Understand and Implement Health Literacy" at the University of Michigan in March 2022. Furthermore, they obtained the certification in "University of Delaware Maximizing Access: Smart Choices in Equipment and Facility Design" from the Medical Society of Delaware in June 2016. Lastly, Alyssa is a certified Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, completing the certification in September 2022.