Marissa is a first year PhD student in the IFSN Lab. She received her B.S. in English Literature and Secondary Education from Towson University, her M.A. in English Literature from Notre Dame of Maryland University, and her M.A. in Experimental Psychology from Towson University. In her free time, Marissa enjoys rock climbing, practicing jiu jitsu, experimenting in the kitchen, and learning new skills. Expected graduation: 2029.