Marissa Larouche-Smart

Marissa Larouche-Smart is a seasoned news editor currently working at dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH in the international English service, focusing on global event coverage with an emphasis on Germany and Europe. With a diverse background in education, Marissa has taught English to young learners at KITA Mäuseband and served as an ESL teacher at Vanier College. Previous journalism roles include positions at CBC/Radio-Canada, the Montreal Gazette, and K103.7 FM, enhancing skills in reporting, research, and content creation. Marissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Concordia University and has attained multiple diplomas in proofreading, editing, and copywriting, along with certifications in teaching English and German for business.