Alyssa Nakamoto is currently pursuing a Print & Digital Journalism degree at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Alyssa is a Los Angeles native from the city of Torrance.

Alyssa's career goal is to work in sports journalism, while also representing Asian Americans in mainstream media.

In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys watching sports, especially any L.A. team and college football. She also enjoys going to the beach, working out, and volunteering. Alyssa is also a member of the Grateful Crane Ensemble, a Japanese American performing arts group.

Follow Alyssa on Twitter: @shaka_naka

Read Alyssa's sports work: www.alyssaswrapups.tumblr.com.