Bio here: Marisa Dobson (she/her) is a leader, troubleshooter, and trusted advisor with 18 years of experience in publicity and brand strategy. Committed to racial and gender equality, she is an expert at amplifying marginalized stories for mainstream media consumption. She's helped launch national CPG brands, bakeries, bars, and restaurants, shepherding a few through acquisition. Her superpower is matchmaking -- connecting journalists to sources, brands to creatives, inventors to investors. In 2021, Baltimore Magazine named her one of 30 women "shaping Baltimore's future." A founding member of the Chinatown Collective/Charm City Night Market, and the Baltimore Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals, she regularly volunteers her free time and expertise for community causes. Born in Baltimore City, she resides in Northeast Baltimore with her wife and son.