Marisa Peryer
About Marisa Peryer
Marisa Peryer serves as a First-Year Counselor at Yale University, where she has worked since 2020. She possesses a diverse journalism portfolio and has held various roles in reporting and editing, alongside her academic achievements in molecular biology and the history of science.
Work at Yale University
Marisa Peryer has been serving as a First-Year Counselor at Yale University since 2020. In this role, she supports incoming students as they transition to university life. Her responsibilities include providing guidance and resources to help students navigate their first year. Peryer balances this position with freelance reporting, leveraging her journalism background to contribute to various projects.
Education and Expertise
Peryer pursued a double major at Yale University, focusing on Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. She studied at Yale from 2017 to 2021, gaining a comprehensive understanding of both scientific and historical perspectives in her fields. This educational background informs her work in journalism, particularly in science and health reporting.
Journalism Experience
Marisa Peryer has a diverse journalism portfolio that includes roles in science, health, and political reporting, as well as photography and podcasting. She worked as a Reporter at Undark for two months in 2020 and contributed to CNN for two months in the same year. Additionally, she held various positions at Yale Daily News, including Science and Technology Reporter, Science and Technology Editor, and Magazine Editor in Chief, showcasing her versatility in the field.
Research Assistant Roles
Peryer has held research assistant positions at both Yale University School of Medicine and Syracuse University. At Yale, she worked from 2017 to 2019, contributing to research projects in a medical setting. Prior to that, she served as a Research Assistant at Syracuse University from 2016 to 2018. These roles provided her with practical experience in scientific research, complementing her academic studies.
Leadership and Recognition
In her senior year at Yale University, Marisa Peryer was selected as one of eight seniors in Ezra Stiles College for her demonstrated maturity, leadership, compassion, and commitment to service. This recognition highlights her contributions to the university community and her ability to support her peers effectively.