Marisa oversees grant development, corporate relations, and volunteer coordination.
Previously, she worked as the Director of Development for the Bay Area office of Facing History and Ourselves and as a Development Officer for CORA. Her background includes roles in marketing and communications. Throughout her career, she has led in all aspects of fundraising, including major gifts, events, and grant writing.
Marisa holds a BA in Economics, Public Policy, and Spanish literature from the University of Chicago and an MA in Music from the San Francisco Conservatory.
Marisa serves as the Secretary for Vallejo Symphony in her free time and enjoys spending time with her husband and young son.