Marissa attended Northeastern University in Boston, earning a Bachelor of Science in political science and economics while minoring in gender studies. Marissa has centered her career on advancing women’s equality through public policy and advocacy, particularly around reproductive health care access. She developed this passion while interning at the Barbara Lee Political Office, which focuses on electing Democratic, pro-choice women to national and statewide office. Prior to arriving at Princeton, Marissa worked for Community Catalyst, providing technical assistance, campaign strategies, and capacity-building tools to state consumer health advocates promoting affordable health coverage in key states. Marissa also interned under the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means and frequently volunteers for reproductive advocacy causes through NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts. As a Graduate Policy Fellow with State Health and Value Strategies this past summer, she worked with a team of health policy experts providing technical assistance to state governments addressing COVID-19 and other policy priorities such as health equity, affordability, and coverage. Outside of her health care advocacy work, Marissa likes to play board games, watch the Red Sox, and visit new coffee shops.