Marisa Maltese

Marisa joined the Concern Worldwide US team in February of 2022. As the Events Manager, Marisa works closely with Board Members, Major Donors, and the Senior Leadership team to raise awareness and funds in support of the world’s most vulnerable.

Prior to joining Concern, Marisa’s career has been dedicated to planning events and fundraising initiatives nationwide for organizations like Autism Speaks, FACES at NYU Langone Health, NEXT for AUTISM and the Arthritis Foundation. She has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of events including intimate cocktail parties, golf tournaments, international conferences, variety shows, food festivals, concerts, opening and closing ceremonies, endurance events (walks, 5ks, marathons, etc.), and large-scale dinner galas. She is a creative problem solver and enjoys working across departments to deliver best-in-class experiences for loyal supporters.

When not in the office, Marisa is likely spending time with her husband and their dog, Boddington at their home on Long Island. She loves the beach, cooking, and traveling and is an avid soccer fan (Go, Liverpool!).