Marissa earned her Ph.D in Clinical Neuroscience from USC and BA from Cornell University. She is currently a data scientist, professor, and statistician. She focuses her research on cognitive processes, learning, and, in recent years, stress and resilience, the effects of meditation and mindfulness on the brain, neurofeedback, and consciousness.
Marissa has over 25 years experience as an SAT/ACT mentor, SAT/ACT test writer, college application reviewer, college interviewer, & expert graduate essay editor. Her goal is to help all individuals create calm and resilience, transcending testing environments, and affecting all areas of life.
