Marisa brings a strong foundation in social work, community engagement, and interfaith leadership to her role as Program Manager for RSSL. A proud U-M alum, she earned her Master of Social Work from the School of Social Work, building on undergraduate studies at the College of Wooster.
Shaped by experience across clinical, pastoral, and nonprofit settings, Marisa is committed to cultivating spaces of belonging, spiritual care, and courageous dialogue. She serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit CoCoDa, supporting sustainable community development partnerships in Central America, and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity to further integrate pastoral imagination, theological reflection, and social justice into her leadership.

Kelly brings nearly two decades of student affairs experience to her role as Religious, Secular, Spiritual, and Interfaith Engagement Lead at U-M. Continuing her tenure from her previous role as Associate Director for the Center for Campus Involvement, Kelly focuses on building inclusive communities and fostering dialogue across diverse belief systems. She has led initiatives that cultivate belonging, strengthen partnerships, and support over 1,500 student organizations.
A former campus minister and community organizer, Kelly is known for meeting people where they are, listening deeply, and building collaborations that drive systemic change.