Marisa Gulliford

Marisa Gulliford is an experienced professional with a background in foster care, adoption, and recreation management. Currently serving as a Foster Care and Adoption Specialist at Child Crisis Arizona since December 2019, Marisa supports foster parents and advocates for families while navigating the child welfare system. Prior to this role, Marisa worked at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Arizona as a Therapeutic Home Specialist and Foster Care Specialist, providing behavioral health services across Maricopa County. Marisa has also held various positions within the City of Scottsdale, including Assistant Manager and Recreation Swim Coach, where responsibilities ranged from managing staff and safety to coaching youth swimmers. Marisa holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from Northern Arizona University.