Karissa has been serving in Bangkok, Thailand for three years. She will be working with Dton Naam, who's mission is to give opportunity to boys and transgender sex workers to leave prostitution and rebuild their lives through education, counseling and vocational skills. Karissa will be part of the vocational skills program, teaching english and joining on the outreach team. She is also involved in Life Center Church in Bangkok, serving on the ministry teams and co-leading a life group.