As Assistant to the Director, Marisol manages Richard Florida’s calendar, plans events, and handles media relations. Marisol brings with her a valuable array of communication skills and international portfolio experience from her years at the University of Toronto’s University Relations office. She holds an undergraduate degree from the Rotman School of Management, and an M.Ed. in International Higher Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Her central research interest is in arts-informed research. Marisol is also a visual artist who paints with acrylics.