Carissa comes from a diverse background and mixed culture of Asian, American and European. Raised in Manila and Vancouver, schooled in California and a current Richmond resident, Carissa applies the benefits of her exposure to her current real estate business. Her strong interpersonal and negotiation skills paired with her sincere desire to make a difference for her clients have established to be a winning combination. She has proven herself exceptionally resourceful, quick and composed in stressful situations, bringing her clients success in today's competitive real estate environment. Carissa believes that Emotional Quotient is as important as Intellectual Quotient and makes an effort to connect with everyone she deals with. Life priorities are her foundation and from there it extends to business. Carissa believes in family, health, balance, integrity, reputation and hard work. This is evident in everything she does.