Carissa has successfully completed her second year of law school at the University of Alberta. Prior to law school, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Queen’s University and worked as a Partner Brands Coordinator, managing regulatory product submissions and internal communications. Following her first year of law school, Carissa developed legal research and drafting skills while working with the Government of Alberta’s Labour and Employment team and the Trade, Innovation and Post-Secondary team. She is also actively involved in her law school community as a member of the Environmental Law Students Association, a 1L mentor and Student Legal Services volunteer.