Ms. Alspach is originally from south Florida, but grew up in Beaufort, SC. She went to Winthrop University and received a B.A. in English in 2003. She came to Clemson in 2004 and received her M.A. in Professional Communication in 2006. She has been an instructor at Clemson since then. Ms. Alspach serves as the faculty adviser for the Clemson Cuong Nhu Club, and currently holds a green belt in the Cuong Nhu style of martial arts.