Marissa Parisi is the Executive Director of the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger. She is considered an expert in developing sustainable programs, strategic planning, organizational development, and fundraising for non-profits. She previously directed and led numerous large-scale programs and advocacy projects for the reproductive justice movement. Marissa joined the Campaign in January of 2009 and immediately set course on an extensive organizational planning process with the goal of deepening the Campaign’s roots in the community as well as building upon the Campaign’s most effective outreach tools.
Prior to joining the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, Marissa was the Director of Donor Relations at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England.
In 2005, Marissa won the Jimmy Innovation Award from Planned Parenthood Federation of America for innovative program proposals. The winning program proposal was entitled “Lighting the Way: Investing in the Future Leaders of Planned Parenthood.”
Marissa received her Master of Science degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Springfield College, School of Human Services. She is also a member of the Intervale Center Board of Directors, and is currently an adjunct faculty of Axia College of University of Phoenix Online.
