Larisa Manescu

Larisa Manescu is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Associate Director of Federal Communications at Sierra Club, where responsibilities include managing national communications for the Clean Transportation for All campaign and collaborating with various stakeholders on advocacy efforts related to clean energy. Previous roles at Sierra Club encompassed Communications Manager and Deputy Press Secretary, focusing on media relations and social media engagement for the Lone Star Chapter. Larisa’s diverse background includes positions as Social Media Coordinator at Doula Trainings International, Lead Culture Writer at Austere Magazine, and various editorial and content curation roles, displaying a strong commitment to social justice and environmental issues. Larisa holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and International Relations from The University of Texas at Austin and is currently pursuing a degree in Community and Social Development at the University of Cape Town.