Carissa Dagenais

Carissa Dagenais is an accomplished drama therapist with extensive experience in educational and therapeutic settings. Currently employed at Pathlight since June 2023, Carissa has also worked with Charlie Health and Educators Now LLC. in similar roles. Prior experience includes positions as a teaching artist at Alliance Theatre, director of educational workshops at Hampshire Shakespeare Co. Ltd., and outpatient therapist at Clinical & Support Options, Inc. Carissa has contributed to youth programming and public relations in the arts, founding the "Social & Emotional Growth Through Theater" initiative. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in Drama Therapy from New York University and a Bachelor's Degree in Theater from Smith College, alongside various ongoing educational pursuits.