Malteser International Americas is thrilled to announce a valuable addition to our Board of Directors: Marissa del Rosario-Blackett.

Marissa is a Dame of Malta and over the past ten years as a member of the Sovereign Order of Malta has worked in several roles in two of its other primary works: the annual Lourdes pilgrimage and Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation. Marissa also serves in the Finance and Investment Committees of the USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus.

Marissa had a 30-year experience in various capacities in finance — 20 years in Wall Street — including treasury management, corporate banking, venture capital finance and administration as well as asset management. In early 2000, she retired from the corporate world to raise her children. At that time, she was Sr. Vice President for an American Express asset management affiliate responsible for business development in various emerging markets worldwide.

Marissa has an MBA from the Wharton School and holds a certificate from the NYU School of Fundraising and Philanthropy. She has assumed leadership roles in several finance and fundraising activities for various non-profit organizations.