Marissa is a Boston area social worker from Newton, MA. She currently works for Justice Resource Institute she coordinating mental health supports for youth and families on MassHealth. Marissa has been active in the Avodah Alumni community since her service year in Washington, DC in 2012-2013, where she served at DC Central Kitchen. Marissa worked at Sixth & I Synagogue as the community engagement associate which continued to ground her in Jewish community.