Marisa Castillo

Marisa Castillo is an experienced professional in fundraising and development, currently serving as a Relationship Manager for Annual Giving at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since May 2024. Previously, Marisa worked as a Development Officer at Women's Link Worldwide, focusing on individual donor fundraising and relationship cultivation. Other significant roles include Associate Director at Somos El Poder, where Marisa supported organizational growth and member engagement, and Development Associate at the National Immigrant Justice Center, where strategic development efforts were undertaken. Marisa's career also includes advising first-generation college students at Bottom Line, tutoring high school students through SAGA Innovations, and various internships focused on student success, disability rights, and community empowerment. Marisa holds a Bachelor's degree in Women's and Gender Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies from DePaul University.