Marisa was born in Taiwan but raised in southern California. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor's in Business Economics in early 2009. But after volunteering at a local animal hospital, she discovered her passion for veterinary medicine. So she switched careers and decided to become a veterinary assistant instead, and in 2010, she returned to school to become a RVT.

In 2013, Marisa moved to New York City where she worked at a general practice animal hospital and then at the ASPCA's Kitten Nursery. She graduated from Mercy College with a Bachelor's in Veterinary Technology in 2016 and became a credentialed veterinary technician.

At the start of 2017, Marisa moved to the Bay Area where she worked at the San Francisco SPCA for two years. Then in late 2018, she joined the VCA Palo Alto team as the Hospital Manager, where she combines her background in business with her passion for animals. She enjoys developing lasting relationships with clients and caring for her patients through all stages of their lives.

Marisa lives in San Francisco with her boyfriend and their two fur-babies, a Siberian husky named Remy and a border collie named Bailey. She loves exploring all the dog friendly beaches and hiking trails throughout the Bay Area.