Meet Marisa
About Marisa Lather
Marketing and Branding Consultant and Speaker
Marisa Lather—widely known as @MarketerMarisa—is a data-driven design thinker who builds aesthetic, high-impact brand experiences that drive measurable business results. With deep expertise in inbound marketing, multimedia content creation, and omnichannel campaign strategy, she specializes in blending digital and real-world touchpoints to strengthen brand affinity and accelerate demand generation.
A 3x LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing & Advertising (2022–2025) and Rising Star in Marketing (2023), Marisa has been recognized as a Top Missouri Leader by Women We Admire for two consecutive years. She is a Webby Awards Judge and member of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, contributing to industry-shaping standards at the intersection of creativity and technology.
Marisa’s leadership extends across multiple organizations. She serves as President of the American Marketing Association St. Louis, sits on the SIU School of Management & Marketing External Advisory Board, and contributes to Women in Leadership at Lindenwood University. In these roles, she helps shape modern marketing education, elevate creative excellence, and cultivate inclusive professional communities.
A passionate advocate for creativity, digital literacy, and community impact, Marisa pairs her professional work with ongoing contributions to the national marketing community—keynoting events, publishing thought leadership, and supporting emerging talent. Outside of her work, she draws inspiration from travel, art, and meaningful time with family, grounding her approach to storytelling and brand experience design.
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““I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.””
Feedback from Colleagues & Peers
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