A native of Atlanta, Marisa holds a Masters in Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Georgia.She has served as the Executive Director of the Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN) where her responsibilities included ensuring the financial and operational stability of the organization while continuing to encourage programmatic growth. An active community member, Marisa is an alumnus of the Atlanta Women's Foundation's Destiny Fund, past Board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and co-manager of the Dana G. Smith Cancer Assistance Fund.

As Director of Marketing, Marisa develops new client relationships, builds upon existing relationships, coordinates all media marketing efforts and plans Magnolia Creek events within the local community and greater southeast region. In recovery herself from an eating disorder for over twelve years, Marisa brings with her an in-depth knowledge of the issues and circumstances creating disordered eating behaviors.