Marisa Moraza

she/her

Marisa was born and raised in Tulare, CA and is currently based in Fresno. Growing up in the Central Valley, her parents showcased the power of culture, art, and storytelling to build community and advocate for change.

Marisa holds a BA in History of Science, Medicine and Public Health from Yale University. After earning her degree, Marisa spent four years at Fresno Barrios Unidos building youth leadership programs and leading local campaigns around education justice, police accountability, and budget justice. Marisa is passionate about youth organizing and creating strategies with youth to build transformative movements.