Elissa is a graduate of DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania where she received her M.S., Physician Assistant Studies. She received her Bachelor of the Sciences from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
After receiving her BS, Elissa worked for three years in the Virtua Voorhees Children's emergency department helping physicians to thoroughly document patient care.
Elissa has volunteered at the DeSales University Free Clinic at Allentown Rescue Mission and Volunteers in Medicine in Cape May Court House providing medical care to the underserved and homeless.