The Issues

Marisa got involved in politics after volunteering in her son's Kindergarten classroom and seeing how tirelessly our teachers work to invest in our children's futures, yet are constantly in jeopardy of losing vital funding support. She also volunteers in the school lunchroom bi-weekly and sees the children blessed with free lunches, allowing them to thrive and grow.

Marisa is a mother, businesswoman, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Our state has so much to offer, from beautiful Duluth, the State Fair, Minnehaha Falls, the Guthrie Theater, and many historic buildings such as Paisley Park and Mill City Museum. She volunteers in the community and stands up for families and workers to ensure they receive the support they need so they can thrive, grow, and connect in our beautiful state of Minnesota.

Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," is a land of a past filled with excellence, hope, peace, and growth. Well before statehood, the Ojibwe and Dakota tribes lived with nature, as in ancient petroglyphs at Jeffers, a peaceful coexistence with the earth. Minnesota became a state on May 11, 1858, as the 32nd state, brimming with hope for pioneers in search of opportunity. Early legislation mandated free public schools, evincing a sense of wanting equal growth.
In the late 19th century, Minnesota's flour milling and lumber industries thrived, giving Minneapolis its "Mill City" title. Companies like General Mills, founded in 1856, exemplified innovation excellence, while perseverance from Scandinavian and German immigrants shared strength with the culture of the state. During the Great Depression, names like Virginia Mae Hope embodied togetherness, while initiatives like the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute provided nonviolent progress, emphasizing peace.
The 20th century had education and medical excellence in the shape of the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic, spurring research and medicine growth. Minnesota's historic sites and visual art like the Walker Art Center inspire hope and creativity today. The state's history is a relentless pursuit of excellence, hope, peace, and growth, inspiring generations yet to come.