Marisa Kirk-Epstein

Sr. Program Manager, Share Our Strength

Marisa Kirk-Epstein is a Senior Program Manager at Share Our Strength. In this role, she oversees the organization’s research, evaluation and policy analysis work. Prior to joining Share Our Strength, Marisa worked for five years in the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Child Nutrition Division where she developed policy for the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. During that time, she was the project manager for the summer demonstration projects that tested innovative ways to feed low-income children during the summer. Marisa has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of Washington. Marisa is originally from Hawaii, but no longer eats spam.