Alissa Czisny, a native of Bowling Green, Ohio, is a rising senior at Bowling Green State University and a rising star in the skating world.

Alissa Czisny

Alissa began her skating career at the age of 2 at the campus ice arena. She has worked under the tutelage of several local professionals, and currently trains at the Detroit Skating Club.

When Alissa appeared at a Marshalls U.S. Figure Skating Challenge, commentator Dick Button referred to her as “sizzling” Czisny.

Alisssa has been featured in USA Today, other major newspapers and sports publications.

When not on the ice, Alissa enjoys rock climbing, 3-dimensional artwork, reading and playing the piano.

At Bowling Green, she is majoring in International Studies, Russian and French. She was awarded the "Outstanding Sophomore of the Year Award for International Studies in 2006 along with the "First Year Russian Student Award."

Her twin sister, Amber, is also a senior ladies national and international competitor.