Marissa Gessin

Marissa Gessin is an experienced professional in the field of support services for individuals with disabilities. Currently serving as the Fiscal Intermediary Program Manager at The Center for Family Support Inc. since March 2022, Marissa has demonstrated a commitment to compliance with OPWDD standards while delivering exceptional customer service to over 70 families and direct support staff. Prior to this role, Marissa coordinated community habilitation and respite services at Person Centered Care Services, where responsibilities included maintaining participant progress records and creating training programs. Marissa's background also includes managerial experience at Goodwill Industries, where skills training for adults with disabilities was facilitated, and earlier roles involving recreational support and music direction. Marissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from the City University of New York-College of Staten Island and has pursued additional studies in health and healing.