Alice Wade holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire and has a background as an aerospace engineer. She founded the Sally Ride Fellowship, which connects underrepresented students with aerospace internships. Wade has spent a significant portion of her career in high-tech engineering before engaging in public service. She currently resides in Dover with her fiancé, who is a graduate student at the University of New Hampshire.

Alice Wade combines her technical background with a unique focus on localized solutions, advocating for affordable housing and accessible childcare and healthcare. Her commitment to addressing the climate crisis juxtaposes with her aerospace engineering roots, suggesting a nuanced approach to balancing industrial and environmental concerns. Wade's policy stances reveal a strategic, highly localized philosophy, raising questions about how she reconciles her professional background with her environmental commitments.