Marissa is one of those rare leaders who truly transforms the environment around her. She has redefined what it means to lead with both strategy and heart, bringing a sense of energy, trust, and collaboration that inspired everyone to bring their best selves to work. Marissa leads with authenticity, clarity, and an unwavering kindness that makes everyone feel seen and supported, and she has a remarkable ability to unite teams around shared goals and to bring out the best in everyone she works with.

I had the pleasure of working with Marissa at The National Society of Leadership and Success, where she stepped into the CHRO role at a pivotal time when the organization was experiencing significant cultural challenges. Within just six months, Marissa addressed those gaps and built a foundation of trust that reconnected senior leadership, HR, and employees across every level. What sets her apart is her authenticity and the high standards she holds herself to—her words and actions always align, her genuine care for people is evident in everything she does, and she is truly an expert in navigating spaces few can manage with the same grace, strength, and impact.

I have had the privilege of working closely with Marissa Levin, our CHRO, and can say without hesitation that her leadership has had a profound impact both on me personally and on our organization as a whole. She exemplifies servant leadership—always present, approachable, and genuinely invested in the success of her team—consistently celebrating achievements, providing encouragement, and removing obstacles so we can deliver our best work. Beyond supporting day-to-day operations, she plays a key role in shaping our organizational culture and driving strategic objectives, creating an environment where people thrive and feel valued, and I look up to her as a role model for how to lead with integrity, empathy, and impact.

Marissa and her company, Successful Culture, were instrumental in helping me get clear about my company culture at a critical time in my business. I now utilize our mission, vision, and values as a central touchpoint for all company decisions. Marissa has a laser-clear ability to help companies get out of the weeds and propel forward.

A huge thank you to Marissa Levin for helping our company create core values, and mission and vision statements that better reflect who we are and where we are going. We now have a clearer sense of purpose and direction, and our entire team found the process energizing. Every company has a culture, whether by design or default. I’m grateful that we had the opportunity to work with Marissa to create a culture that will serve our team and our customers well. This was truly a rebirth for me as a leader and for our entire company as well.

Marissa walked our leadership team through the process of writing a new mission statement after more than a century in business. She skillfully incorporated feedback from many parties, asked questions to ensure she understood us, and worked with us to draft our final statement. Marissa is a great communicator who leads with her values, speaks with forthrightness and honesty, and conducts herself with professionalism and humanity. I also recommend her as a mentor to professional women who are seeking career growth in tandem with a balanced home life that puts family first — she is an inspiration and encouragement to me in this realm.