Marisa Kalil-Barrino

Marisa Kalil-Barrino is a seasoned journalist and digital content producer with a strong background in enhancing audience engagement and readership across various platforms. Currently serving as the Founder of 1202 MAGAZINE and a Digital Producer at Essence, Marisa has also contributed as a writer for Office Magazine and Brooklyn Magazine, where notable work includes interviews with high-profile figures and features on underground artists. Previous roles include contributing writer positions at Eater and Hour Detroit Magazine, focusing on the culinary and art scenes in metro Detroit, along with experience as Arts and Entertainment Editor at Wayne State University. Marisa holds a Master of Arts in Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Wayne State University.