Marissa Parnes Administrative Director

Marissa Parnes is the Administrative Director at Community-STARs (C-STARs). Marissa is much more than the friendly voice who answers the phone at Community-STARs.  She oversees the administrative duties of Community-STARs.  She is responsible for managing the daily operations, moving our clients through the intake and checkout process.  Specifically, she schedules clients, enters client demographics, verifies insurance, and collects co-pays.

She is responsible for making sure all of Community-STARs therapists are credentialed with the insurance companies.  If you have a question about a certain insurance, chances are Marissa knows the answer! Marissa also keeps Kim organized, which can be a full-time job.  Marissa loves greeting our clients, talking with the families, and seeing the Everyday Differences we make with each client.

 Marissa is a busy mother of 4. When she is not working at Community-STARs, she can be found volunteering as a secretary for the women’s group at her church, teaching piano lessons, playing with her kids, or spending time outdoors. We enjoy her contagious smile, fun personality, positive attitude, and love for others.