Marissa Burkett

Phoenix, Arizona Area United States

New Market Analyst, Intern at Seedspot

Advertising / Marketing / PR

After serving in the Americorps for two years developing a regional agricultural branding initiative, I am currently pursuing my MBA with a focus on marketing and social impact. In the past, I also interned for the UN World Food Programme as the coordinator for a cross-functional team focused on capacity building in African nations. I chose to return to school for my MBA because I am passionate about applying sound business practices to social organizations and NGOs, to improve the effectiveness of their work and revenue, creating true sustainable growth. Outside of the office, I enjoy making documentary human interest shorts which focus on the art of storytelling, performing on local s...