Marisol developed an interest for languages and storytelling at a young age. They grew up in a bilingual household and sought to learn a third language in college. They completed a BA in German at the University of Florida and went on to complete an MA and PhD with the Germanic Studies Department at UT Austin. They specialized in twenty-first century German literature and film and developed ample experience in language teaching and editorial work. They enjoy learning to read Japanese in their spare time.
Their work doing interviews, transcription, and documentation for the TGDP is both fun and meaningful. It gives them the opportunity to not only learn more about German dialects and the history of Germany-US migration, but also to honor family histories, memories, and cultural identities in Texas German communities.