Alicia was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida . She attended the LPN program at Santa Fe College and worked for years in the hospital and clinic settings. In 2014, Alicia bridged to RN and received an Associates of Nursing degree from Excelsior College. She is currently a nurse coordinator in the Pediatric Pulmonary Division and is attending the University of Florida’s RN to BSN program.

Alicia is married and has three sons. She is also an ordained minister and enjoys singing.