Marisa Pierce M.ed.

Marisa Pierce M.Ed. has a diverse work experience in various industries. Marisa currently serves as the Director of Youth Programs at Deep Center, a position they have held since December 2022. Prior to that, they worked as an Admission Specialist at South University from March 2022 to December 2022, where they excelled in student-focused admission recruitment and enrollment.

From January 2017 to January 2022, Marisa worked at Gilliard and Company as the Executive Director/Program Manager. In this role, they led multiple programs simultaneously, managed relationships with stakeholders, and identified areas for improvement.

Before that, Marisa served as an Assistant Property Manager at MAA from June 2015 to May 2019. Marisa was responsible for property management, tenant relations, and generating revenue through data analysis and problem-solving.

Marisa also worked at Wesleyan College from June 2013 to June 2015, where they held various roles including Recruiter, Student, and First Year Experience Program Lead. During their time at the college, they promoted and advised students on college opportunities, participated in recruitment strategies, and coordinated college orientations.

Marisa started their career as an intern at the Interactivity Foundation from May 2011 to May 2013, where they served as a peer mentor and student intern for the first year experience program. Additionally, they worked as an Associate Store Manager at Build-A-Bear Workshop from April 2007 to May 2013.

Overall, Marisa's work experience showcases their expertise in recruitment, program management, youth development, enrollment, property management, and customer service.

Marisa Pierce M.Ed. completed their education at various institutions. In 2005, they obtained their high school diploma from Herschel V. Jenkins High School. Two years later, from 2007 to 2008, they attended Savannah Arts Academy and completed two years of study in Theatre/Theater. Continuing their educational journey, Marisa pursued a Bachelor's degree in Educational Studies and Music from Wesleyan College, which they completed in 2013. Lastly, from 2016 to 2017, they obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Adult Education and Community Leadership- Org Management from Georgia Southern University.