Maria Clarissa “Rissa” Coronel is a licensed psychologist who earned her master’s degree in Psychology from the University of the Philippines-Diliman in 2024. She began her clinical practice journey in 2023 with We Thrive, where she was able to blend her interests in developmental and clinical psychology. Before that, she contributed to research projects for institutions such as UPD Psychosocial Services, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health, and the Psychosocial Support and Children’s Rights Resource Center. Beyond her clinical work, Rissa is a feature writer with a focus on arts and culture, and has served as the PR writer for Manilart’s fairs and events since 2018.