Institute of Caribbean Studies
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Marissa is a graduate of Emory University with an M.B.A. in International Marketing & Global Strategy and also holds a B.B.A from North Carolina Central University. She has used her marketing & public relations experience to serve in several Caribbean organizations in Georgia including as Youth Officer for Trinidad & Tobago Association of Georgia Inc, Marketing Consultant for Georgia Caribbean Culture Inc. (G.C.C.) Inc and Atlanta Carnival Bandleaders Council (A.C.B.C.). She has worked for many media houses including as contributing writer to Caribbean Spice Magazine, Talawah Journals and is currently Chief Editor for 2B Karibbean Productions.
Marissa has served as a board member on WRFG 89.3 F.M and also contributed as an air-shifter for the Caribbean Runnings Show. She currently serves an on air personality for the Authentic Caribbean Show on Majic 107.5/97.5 FM with Chubb Rock. This is in addition to the numerous activities and events that she actively volunteers her time for.
Marissa's volunteerism feeds her dedication to raising the profile of the Caribbean community in Georgia and throughout the United States. She believes this can be done through a true sense of cultural pride, through unity in the community and through quality execution of any activity that represents the Caribbean region.
