Marisa Balbo Hanagan

Marisa Balbo Hanagan is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in healthcare communications and management. Currently serving as the Director of Communications at Rise Services Inc. since October 2021, Marisa previously worked as an Innovation Associate at Direct Care Innovations, focusing on creating sustainable solutions for direct care administration. Additional roles include Managed Care Senior Manager at The University of Arizona Health Network, and Manager of Provider Contracting at Care 1st, among others. With a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Arizona State University, Marisa has a strong foundation in both clinical and administrative aspects of healthcare. Career highlights include supervising multidisciplinary teams, negotiating high-level contracts, and actively participating in organizational growth initiatives across multiple counties in Arizona. Marisa’s early career involved roles in behavioral health services and community engagement, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to improving healthcare delivery for underserved populations.