Marissa is a team + product leader who specializes in growth, design, and engagement. Frequently a wearer of many hats, she is a doer who values the cadence of collaboration, hard work, and the power of positive thinking.

Marissa focused on team management and product creation and launch at Tarot.com and its various subsidiaries before joining Oregon Freemasons, where she became the first Director of Marketing Communications. Today, she continues to strategically lead and serve an all-male organization. She led the company to a 250% increase in qualified leads in less than a year, producing the first up-tic in membership in decades.

Her education focused on business, strategy, digital design, and advertising. Her work experience expanded into team and board leadership, mission and goal strategy, integration and development, and presentation and program management.

I lead teams to the finish line, working alongside through new challenges and tight deadlines - acting as both guide and cheerleader to support their accomplishment of not only business goals but personal success.

Marissa appreciates the opportunity to lead, autonomy to get the work done, and friendly colleagues to make the whole endeavor enjoyable. She is able to stand ground to provide strategic opinions and support efficient workflows during difficult high-pressure situations to deliver work of the highest standard.

I have the taste of a creative, the analytical mind of a developer, the attention to detail of a project manager, and the same passion for the big picture as a founder.

In 2017, she was elected to the national board of directors of the Masonic Communities & Services Association. She also serves as site coordinator in her local elementary school for SMART Reading and as a deacon at her church. You’ll also find her quilting, water coloring, or trying her hand at DIY home renovation or a new cupcake recipe.

A few phrases that capture Marissa’s vibe:

• No grit - no pearl

• A grateful heart is a magnet for good things

• When values are clear, decisions become easier

• Great things rarely come from comfort zones