Marisa Plescia

Marisa Plescia currently serves as Vice President and Vice President Elect of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists HQ and has been the Chair of the Society's Twin Cities Chapter since November 2020. With extensive experience at Bell International Laboratories from April 2017 to January 2025, Marisa progressed through various roles including Senior Product Innovation Chemist and Senior Cosmetic R&D Chemist, contributing to formulation and product development. Prior to this, Marisa worked as a Research Scientist at NakedPoppy and completed an R&D internship at The Honest Company. Additionally, Marisa has significant educational experience as the Department Head of Science at Fusion Academy, where teaching responsibilities included a range of science and math subjects. Marisa holds multiple master's degrees in Cosmetic Science, Business Administration, and Education, along with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Santa Clara University.