Marissa holds a BA in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a MA in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Criminology & Social Deviance and a post- graduate certificate in Management Training. 

Marissa’s professional experiences include certified mediator, committee board member, service coordinator, special investigator for incident review, and an employment coach and advocate. She has experience working with the school system consulting on special policy and procedures.  She has also provided therapeutic sessions with adults and facilitates mediation sessions. 

Marissa works with students of all ages/parents and adults; assisting with time management, self-advocacy, executive functioning and organization skills. With her supportive nature, she identifies each person’s strengths and develops practical plans of action in conjunction with them.

During her personal time, Marissa enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading and watching movies.