She frequently works with youth in her independent documentaries and videos for museums and non-profit organizations, focusing on the arts and education. Her short films have screened widely at festivals and on PBS, and have been used in classrooms as educational tools. As a television producer and director for CBS News Sunday Morning, Food Network, MTV, and Discovery Channel, Marisa has created thoughtful and entertaining work for nationwide viewers. She is a graduate of Stanford’s Documentary Film and Video program.