Meet Marisa, DUG’s Senior Manager of Garden Leadership
Marisa is a passionate advocate for intersectional environmentalism, community organizing, and sustainable agriculture. Hailing from the Garden State of New Jersey, she found her way to food systems work while studying Cultural Anthropology and Global Studies at the University of Vermont.
At Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), Marisa has the privilege of working alongside DUG’s incredible Community Garden Leaders, supporting their efforts to build vibrant, resilient communities through gardening. In her free time, you can find Marisa outdoors reveling in Colorado’s natural beauty while hiking, biking, climbing, and painting.
