Jarlisa comes from a background in communications, arts administration, and youth development. Their advocacy work has included making things within community organizing more equitable and accessible, in which they believe technology plays a major role. Jarlisa earned a bachelor’s degree from The Rochester Institute of Technology in Communications and Marketing and is completing their Master’s in the Business of Art & Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art. With their experience and education background,  Jarlisa looks forward to learning more about nonprofit management at NTEN. Outside of work, Jarlisa spends their time taking art commissions, going to the occasional dance class, and binge-watching anime on Crunchyroll.