Marissa Gutierrez-Vicario: Art and Resistance Through Education

A committed activist, artist, educator and advocate for youth, Marissa founded the nonprofit ARTE (Art and Resistance through Education) to help young people amplify their voices and organize for change. Within the United States, she has planned and organized service-learning trips for youth and young adults, coordinated events for and with youth, and worked with community organizers to address violations of human rights. Here, she shares her leadership journey, her vision and what drives her to support the next generation of creative changemakers.