Marisa Sosa

Marisa has been at Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) since 2013. She has a Masters in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies from Carleton University. Marisa has worked in the not-for-profit sector for 18 years. Marisa is now Director of Programs, Diversity and Inclusion. She is responsible for the development of education resources with the focus on the Skills for Success framework. She is also in charge of creating inclusive, accessible, and safe spaces for Canadians at SCC and for all their events.

“If I weren’t at Skills Canada, I would be an automotive mechanic because I love the idea of being able to fix my own car.”

At the Skills Canada National Competition, Marisa enjoys watching Landscape Gardening because it gives her inspiration for her garden in the summer and Cabinetmaking because it reminds her of her grandfather who was a cabinetmaker as well. Shes is currently completing a Doctorate in Education with a specialisation in Diversity and Inclusion and Social Justice at Western University of Ontario. Marisa enjoys playing futsal and running. She also loves listening and dancing to Latin music.