Alysia Davis

Alysia Davis, Ph.D., is an accomplished agritourism entrepreneur and educator with diverse experience across academia and community initiatives. Currently, Alysia serves as the owner of Storylodge Farm, which features Airbnb units on an apple orchard in West Virginia, and as the First Lady of Fairmont State University, where support for the university community is prioritized. Alysia's extensive background at James Madison University includes roles as Director of Student Engagement for the Honors College and Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, with contributions to student programming, alumni engagement, and teaching in Women's Studies. Previous positions include Coalition Coordinator for Smart Beginnings Shenandoah Valley, adjunct instructor roles at various institutions, and research across multiple projects related to public health and sociological issues. Alysia holds a Ph.D. in Women's and Gender Studies from Emory University, as well as degrees in Political Science and Economics.