Marissa LeClaire Weaver has volunteered extensively for Big Brothers Big Sisters, which facilitates a one-on-one relationship with an adult role model for kids and provides for personal and scholastic needs of children. Marissa has been a mentor there for five years. She also has designed and conducted focus groups for recruitment campaigns and facilitated staff development training programs. In addition, Marissa has volunteered for the St. Louis Cardinals non-profit organization, Cardinals Care. Cardinals Care is dedicated to caring for kids through programs backed by players, coaches, staff, sponsors, and volunteers. A main goal of hers is to get MSU students involved in their communities. Due to her continuous community involvement and determined dedication to her goal of helping others Marissa is a great asset to the MSU community and the Springfield area.