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“Marisa, the Co-Founder of EA Anywhere, Has Passed Away” by carrickflynn

May 18, 2024

The podcast pays tribute to Marisa, co-founder of EA Anywhere, who dedicated her life to alleviating suffering for others. It reflects on her impressive work ethic, sense of humor, and the importance of seeking help for mental health issues. The chapter highlights her impact on the effective altruism community and the need to prevent suicide contagion.

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Marisa's legacy is the positive impact she had on organizations and individuals despite battling mental illness.

The podcast stresses the importance of seeking help for mental health issues and utilizing available support networks.

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Marissa's Impact and Legacy

Marissa, the co-founder of EA Anywhere, tragically passed away after battling a mental illness. Despite her personal struggles, Marissa's legacy lies in the significant positive impact she had on various organizations and individuals. Her dedication, work ethic, and sense of humor inspired those around her, leaving a lasting impression on the community.

Tribute to Marissa, Co-Founder of EA Anywhere

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(Apologies for errors or sloppiness in this post, it was written quickly and emotionally.)

Marisa committed suicide earlier this month. She suffered for years from a cruel mental illness, but that will not be legacy–her legacy will be the enormous amount of suffering she alleviated for others. In her short life she worked with Rethink Charity, the Legal Priorities Project, co-founded EA Anywhere, and volunteered with many more impactful organizations. Looking to further scale her impact she completed most of a Master of Public Policy degree at Georgetown.

Marisa was relentless. Even among the impressive cohort of young EAs, she had a diligence and work ethic that amazed and inspired. She got things done. She was also wickedly funny. Even while suffering deeply, she could make me cry with laughter.

Epidemiologically, suicide is contagious within communities. Marisa's does not have to be. Everyone reading this is only one comment [...]

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First published:
May 17th, 2024

Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/cPFBJ8YkkzS9niBuo/marisa-the-co-founder-of-ea-anywhere-has-passed-away

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