Director of Educational Programs

Marisa Pryor serves as the Director of Educational Programs for the Faith & Politics Institute. Marisa is a dedicated public servant with extensive experience in government relations, nonprofit and organizational management, leadership development, education, and policy in both domestic and international communities. During her tenure on Capitol Hill, Marisa worked with President Barack Obama’s Commission on White House Fellowships to facilitate the fellows selection process and as Administrative Director for US Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR)– experiences she anchored with coordination assignments on national political campaigns. Marisa’s passion for creating life-long learners has included serving as Director of Strategy & Logistics at the District of Columbia Public School Systems and as the Director of Admissions and Family Events at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Johannesburg, South Africa. Marisa holds a juris doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. She received her bachelor’s degree from Hendrix College. Marisa currently lives in Arlington, Virginia. She can be reached at marisa.pryor@faithandpolitics.org.