Marissa Porter

The ILR Graduate Office supports students through every stage of their graduate journey, from exploring our programs to graduation, with a focus on academics, engagement, wellbeing, and community.

In my role, I enjoy working directly with graduate students to provide academic advising, wellbeing support, and guidance around the overall student experience. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is advising the ILR Graduate Student Association and the ILR International Graduate Student Association, supporting student leaders as they build community across our graduate programs.

Beyond my direct work with students, I provide leadership to the ILR Graduate Office team as we deliver programs and services that respond to the evolving needs of our graduate programs and the students we serve. I’ve been part of the Cornell community since 2018, previously supporting graduate students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering before joining ILR in 2022.

My path to a career in higher education began in college, where serving as an orientation program coordinator sparked a lasting interest in working with students and helping them navigate both their successes and challenges.