Marisa S.

Marisa S. has a diverse work experience spanning over 18 years. Marisa is currently working as the Associate Director of Strategic Research at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, starting in November 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Yale University Careers as the Assistant Director of Prospect Research Development from March 2020 to November 2022. Marisa also held the role of Prospect Research Analyst at Yale University Careers from December 2018 to March 2020.

From 2016 to 2018, Marisa S. served as the Manager of Prospect Research and Strategy at Teach For America. Prior to that, they held various roles at Teach For America Connecticut, including Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations from August 2014 to September 2016, Interim Director of Academic Affairs from June 2014 to August 2014, Director of Assessment & Curriculum from July 2012 to June 2014, and Manager of Assessment & Curriculum from December 2010 to July 2012.

Marisa S. began their career as an Admissions Counselor at the University of Connecticut School of Law from August 2010 to November 2010. Marisa then worked as a Development Assistant at Achievement First from August 2007 to May 2008. Prior to that, they served as an ESL Teacher at the NYC Department of Education from January 2007 to June 2007 and from August 2005 to December 2006.

Marisa also has experience in disaster education and relief as an AmeriCorps member at the American Red Cross from August 2004 to June 2005.

Marisa S. obtained their J.D. degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2010. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Science in Education in TESOL at City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College from 2005 to 2007. Marisa completed their undergraduate studies at Macalester College from 2000 to 2004, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Classics.

In terms of additional certifications, Marisa received a 15-hour certification in Full of Joy Kids Yoga from the Full of Joy Yoga institution in June 2011. Marisa also holds a NYS ESL (K-12) teacher certification obtained in 2007 from the New York State Education Department. Additionally, Marisa has obtained certifications in Coaching Skills for TFA Leaders, Greater New Haven Leadership Program, and Leadership Development Roundtable from The Boda Group, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, and Five Frogs, Inc., respectively. However, the specific months and years when they obtained the latter three certifications were not provided.