Marisa Beckley

Marisa Beckley, LMSW has a diverse work experience spanning different organizations and roles. In 2023, they started working at The Bronx Defenders as the Director of Workplace Wellness. Prior to that, they were with Neighborhood Defender Service, where they held the positions of Social Worker, Criminal Defense Practice (from 2018 to 2022) and Client Advocate, Criminal Defense Practice (from 2018 to 2022).

Marisa also worked at New York University as a Program Administrator in the Office of the President (from 2017 to 2018), where they conducted research and coordinated programs to support the university's academic and organizational mission. Marisa also has experience as a Legal Advocate at Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem (from 2014 to 2017), where they provided support and counseling to clients navigating legal issues.

In 2012, Marisa worked at the National Patient Safety Foundation as a Program Assistant and provided operational and administrative support for educational programs. Marisa also has experience as a Summer School Proctor at Harvard University (in 2012), a Volunteer Patient Advocate at Boston Children's Hospital (in 2010), and an Intern at the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (in 2010).

Overall, Marisa Beckley's work experience demonstrates their expertise in social work, client advocacy, program coordination, and administrative support.

Marisa Beckley, LMSW, holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Columbia University - Columbia School of Social Work. Marisa also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Harvard University. Marisa'seducation began at Washington-Lee High School.