Lifelong social justice advocate and thought leader Marisa Bono joined Austin-based Every Texan as CEO in 2021. She is a licensed attorney and has specific policy expertise in social equity as it relates to education, immigration, voting rights, and political access. Marisa is the first woman of color to serve as Every Texan’s CEO.
Prior to Every Texan, Ms. Bono served as Chief Strategic Officer of VIA Metropolitan Transit and is a member of the agency’s executive management team. She oversaw the development and implementation of the public engagement plan supporting VIA’s long-range vision. She actively worked to enhance relationships with elected officials, business and community partners, and other key stakeholders and evaluated complex issues, and made recommendations on appropriate action by VIA.
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