With profound sorrow, we announce the untimely passing of Alyssa Lillian, a devoted medical student, compassionate caregiver, and beloved daughter, friend, and mentor. Alyssa passed away in 2025, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence, service, and warmth that touched countless lives across New Jersey and Maryland.
Alyssa was a medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Class of 2024. She was well on her way to becoming a compassionate and skilled physician, known for her intelligence, diligence, and deep empathy for patients and peers alike.
Born and raised in East Brunswick, New Jersey, Alyssa’s path was defined early by her passion for helping others. Her long-standing commitment to public service began as a volunteer with South Brunswick Public Schools, Daisy Recreation Program, and Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, where she provided care, support, and mentorship to those around her.
Alyssa earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from American University, where she also conducted research at the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience. She later interned at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) in Silver Spring, Maryland—an experience that expanded her understanding of public health and regulatory medicine.
She gained clinical experience working as an Optometric Technician at Somerset Eye Care and a Medical Scribe with ScribeAmerica, while also balancing time as a babysitter, friend, and active community member.
Throughout her academic and professional journey, Alyssa remained grounded by her compassion and purpose. Her kindness, humility, and dedication inspired everyone fortunate enough to know her.
In her final chapter, Alyssa was a proud contributor to Alyssa Lillian MD, the professional network she helped shape for aspiring and practicing physicians—a testament to her vision of empowering medical professionals to connect, grow, and lead.
Alyssa’s memory lives on in every patient she aspired to heal, every child she cared for, every colleague she supported, and every community she served.
She is survived by her loving family, devoted friends, and a future she had only just begun to shape.
In honor of Alyssa’s life and work, donations in her memory can be made to programs supporting women in medicine, community healthcare access, or youth mentorship initiatives.