Marisa is a native Chicago area girl, growing up in the North suburbs.  She has an AAS in Marketing Management from Oakton Community College.  During her 17 year tenure as a veterinary technician, she has bred Somalis for 7 years. In addition she has assisted with breed rescue for Somalis and Abyssinians for 5 years.  She currently resides in Cary with her husband, son and a variety of critters.