Marisa is an Oxford University graduate, with a Masters in Human Rights and Democratisation. Following her studies, she worked in human rights law, policy and practice for ten years, including for independent law reform organisation JUSTICE, the Northern Ireland Policing Board, and the United Nations Special Court for Sierra Leone. She was called to the Bar in 2006 and has published two books on human rights. For 15 years, Marisa has drawn on her human rights and legal expertise to develop innovative technology-led solutions to tackle complex social problems and create long-term good.