Marisa Urrutia Gedney’s story highlights how she evolved in her role at 826 to eventually become a Director of Education at 826LA. Marisa reflects on the importance of making an impact on a community you feel deeply connected to, the role 826 can play in the lives of students, and gives insight into the power of 826 programming, such as the Personal Statement program.

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