Biography

Marissa Jackson currently serves as CY Buffalo's People and Operations Director. She manages the day to day operations of CY Buffalo's site, supports strategy and works closely with our Executive Director to create events and initiatives to further our partnerships in the community. In addition she plans, helps to facilitate and execute our Learning and Development days. Marissa has been with City Year for the past nine years serving six years in City Year Los Angeles as a corps members, team leader and Program Manager. She has been City Year Buffalo for the past three years during their start up and founding year. She attended Hope College in Holland Michigan obtaining a degree in Social Work and a minor in dance.