Ri Marchessault has over 15 years of experience in health promotion, wellness education, and social justice work. They have facilitated retreats and workshops, developed curricula, and provided consultation, training, and public speaking on topics including bystander intervention, gender-based violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, and LGBTQ ally training. Marchessault has held positions at The Posse Foundation, The Stress Coach, RiConnect Consulting, New York University, and St. John's University, managing programs and advising students. They hold an MA from New York University and a BA from George Mason University.