Words from Marissa’s Past Colleagues
Nikki Rappaport, CAVA’s former Brand Director
“Marissa is the person you need to hire if you want to engage your customers in the most creative and positive ways.”
Aynat Ravin, Head of M Live: Marriott's Real-Time Global Marketing Command Center (prev. American Express)
“Marissa was invaluable in launching Marriott’s first-ever loyalty surprise + delight program. She created the framework and foundation for this program that continues to this day.”
Liz McAvoy, CAVA’s former Creative Director
“Marissa is dynamic, thoughtful, incredibly creative, and exceptionally positive. She would be a perfect addition to any team looking for a valuable collaborator who's eager to experiment, put in the work, and innovate with every new challenge.”
Rebecca Stump, Territory’s former Director of Brand Marketing (prev. Nike, Mindbodygreen)
“I can enthusiastically say that Marissa is one of the most hardworking, passionate, and heart-centered colleagues I’ve ever worked with. Marissa’s magnetism in the workplace is trumped only by her talent as a marketer.”
Daniel Torraca, Territory’s former Senior Designer
“When building together, one of Marissa's greatest strengths is her adeptness at translating complex brand strategies into actionable creative briefs. Her ability to communicate and lead confidently ensures that everyone is working towards a shared vision, resulting in outstanding creative projects. Simply put: Marissa sets the standard for what it means to be a phenomenal creative partner and I cannot recommend her enough.”
Catherine Guarnieri, Territory’s former Director of Growth (prev. Amazon, GE)
“Marissa's exceptional understanding of the market and how our brand aligned with our customers' lives was unparalleled. I observed firsthand as Marissa honed her skills and took her place among the company's most senior leaders, contributing to strategy and guiding the brand's next phase. Marissa also excelled at utilizing data to inform decision-making. Overall, I highly recommend Marissa for any role that demands a strategic and empathetic leader who can drive brand growth and foster a positive team dynamic.”
Stefan Niemczyk, Territory’s former VP of Culinary & Operations