Alicia was born on December 24, 1982, at Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Fargo and in Bismarck where she attended Wachter Middle School and graduated from Bismarck High School in 2001. Alicia loved basketball and was a student manager for the Bismarck Demons basketball team as well as the football team. She was also on the swim team. Alicia was employed by Pizza Hut and Carmike Theaters. She then attended NDSU. Alicia loved people and enjoyed being with others, laughing and loving life.