Merisa Mattix holds a BA and MS in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and teaches foundational research concepts at George Mason University’s Honors College. From 2021 to 2024, she served as Administrative and Development Manager at the Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation, supporting communications, events, and fundraising within the wider Mary Hoch Foundation community.

She also coordinated the Insider Mediators’ Community of Practice. Her research has explored community healing circles in Mt. Elgon, Kenya, informed by her mentorship with peacebuilder Tecla Namachanja Wanjala.