Clarissa is the co-founder and executive director of the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition, the largest nonpartisan network in the U.S. focused on increasing college student voter participation. With extensive experience in advocacy, communications, fundraising, and political campaigns, she has led strategic efforts both nationally and internationally. Before founding SLSV, she served as the Development Coordinator at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, where she promoted civic and democratic engagement on campus. At SLSV, Clarissa works to convene and connect campuses, nonprofit partners, students, and philanthropic leaders with resources and programs to ensure every student has easy and equal access to participate in elections. Her leadership in the coalition drives efforts to empower young voters, build sustainable movements, and foster democratic engagement across the country, ensuring that every student's voice is heard in every election.