Marissa Ding

Marissa Ding has a diverse work experience that spans various roles and industries. Marissa started their career as a Freelance Photographer in 2020 and then worked as a Student Engagement Intern at Cradle 2 Career from May 2021 to September 2021. In 2021, they also served as an Assistant Photo Editor and Staff Photographer for Daily Trojan. Marissa continued to pursue their passion for photography by joining USC Annenberg Media as a Photojournalist in December 2022. Additionally, they held two roles at Descent Magazine, as a Staff Photographer and Director of Art and Multimedia. Marissa also took on leadership roles, being a VP of Logistics for the USC Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association and a Keck Student Ambassador at the University of Southern California. In 2022, they worked as a Student Researcher at the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and as a Digital Intern at the Charles E. Gagnon Museum and Sculpture Garden. Recently, they started their role as a Health Care Delivery Research Intern at Mayo Clinic in December 2021. Overall, Marissa Ding has a strong background in photography, research, and student engagement.

Marissa Ding completed their high school education at John Marshall Senior High School from 2017 to 2021, earning a High School Diploma. Marissa then pursued their Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies at the University of Southern California, starting in 2021 and is expected to graduate in 2025.