Alyssa D.

Practice Administrator

A passion for leadership and a genuine love of helping people realize their full potential has steered the course of Alyssa’s life and career. Edina Plastic Surgery is grateful that her unique path led her to join our team in 2019 as our Practice Administrator! Although our patients may not get to interact with Alyssa in person, she plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the culture and mission of our practice every single day – Edina Plastic Surgery exists to transform the lives of our patients by elevating their level of confidence.

Alyssa has been involved in the beauty, health, and wellness industries for over two decades. She has always cherished playing a role in helping to bring out the best in people. This innate drive propelled her into an educational pathway that includes not only a degree in Business Management but also a Masters in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary. In addition, Alyssa has advanced training as a Certified Coach with Creative Results Management in Bellevue, Washington.

The experience Alyssa gained while taking an eight-year sabbatical from the beauty industry to serve as a Pastor at Eagle Brook Church had a tremendous impact on her philosophy and approach to leadership. During this time, she learned how to really listen to people and hear and understand what is sometimes woven behind the words we speak. Alyssa also learned how to identify the unique strengths and gifts in others and cultivate those traits to benefit an entire team and make it flourish!

Alyssa is a firm believer that a practice’s strength and foundation reside in its people. From the skill and compassion of our surgeons to the warmth and sincerity of our staff – she has never worked with a team who is more engaged and takes such intense ownership in their roles as her Edina Plastic Surgery work family. Our team truly loves what they do. They are driven by the collective knowledge that together, they are making a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Outside of Edina Plastic Surgery, Alyssa leads a life full of family, love, and purpose. She is blessed with four wonderful children, an incredible husband, and an utterly adored Golden Retriever named Hank. Alyssa’s weekends are usually spent visiting her son at college, watching one daughter and her beloved horse compete in Hunter and Jumper (Alyssa is on the board of the Minnesota Hunter Jumper Association), or the other showcase her passion for dance in competitions around the state and country. She cherishes every moment and feels incredibly grateful for the gifts, people, and opportunities that have enriched her life.