Marisa brings over 20 years’ experience in mental health, community development and youth justice in clinical practice, program development, collective impact, operations, administration and taught in the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development Program at Algonquin College. Marisa is currently the Executive Director with Youturn Youth Support Services in Ottawa. Marisa has a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Native Studies from Trent University and a Master of Social Work from Carleton University.