Mission Driven Organizations
RAICES 2019-2020
Strengths-Based Retreat for Development Team
Strengths Module in Legal Leadership - Attorney Managers Training
Serving Through Our Strengths for Social Programs Staff (virtual)
Engaging Through Strengths Training for Volunteer Team Staff (virtual)
Testimonial
“She was very engaging, easy going and knowledgeable. She was a FANTASTIC Facilitator and would love to have her do additional trainings with our group and ALL of RAICES employees. I think this is a great tool for everyone!”
Texas Opportunity Justice Incubator (TOJI) – State Bar of Texas 2020
Strengths-Based Justice for All, Training for Entrepreneurial Attorneys Bridging the Gap
Testimonial
“She needs to be in every law school. We struggle. Lawyers are used to being the smartest one in the room so we develop unnatural egos and as such, we stop asking for help. This is help.”
Teach for America 2018-2020
Ignite with Your Strengths Training for Teachers, Students and Parents Driving Impact in Schools – delivered in English and Spanish
Transformative Strengths for Teens – Interactive Learning
Advanced Team Strengths with All34 Reports for Staff
Testimonial
“Marisa is very engaging and explains the material very well. She is upbeat and positive and makes sure that everyone feels honored and appreciated in the training. I am looking forward to bringing strengths training into my management of myself and my work area.”
LiftFund 2019
Becoming a Strengths-Based Organization – Webinar for 105 remote professionals across several states (virtual)
Testimonial
“Marisa was wonderful. She created a safe environment where everyone was able to share. She answered all of our questions with expert knowledge. It is very apparent she is passionate about Strengths and helping other realize their strengths.”
YWCA Corpus Christi 2019
Keynote Speaker for the YWCA Corpus Christi Texas Annual Yuletide Fundraiser Luncheon - 300 people in attendance.
San Antonio Birth Center 2017-2018
Introduction to Strengths for Midwifery
Advanced Team Strengths Module Retreat
Testimonial
“It was the first professional experience that carved out a space for me to own my strengths and sensibilities unabashedly.”
Global International Organizations
Forma Automotive, part of the Santana Group 2020
Introduction and Team Strengths for Automotive Manufacturing, San Antonio, Texas
Testimonial
“Marisa connected with our team in both a personal and professional way. She was prepared to lead the discussion, engage in questions asked of her and effectively guide the conversation and team along.”
Agricultural Grower 2016 - 2019
Fortalezas de Calidad – Desarrollo de talento para Equipo de Calidad, San Antonio, Texas
Introducción a Fortalezas - Desarrollo de talento para líderes de planta. Willcox, Arizona
Transformando Vidas, Capacitación en el sector agrícola, Willcox, Arizona
Testimonial
“Very grateful for her leadership and for sharing her knowledge. Was a wonderful experience that I can use in both business and personal life.”
Commercial Vehicle Industry 2017-2019
International Business Protocols for North American Leaders – C-Level in Detroit, MI
International Business Protocols US and Mexico Managers – Directors in San Antonio, TX
De México a la India - Taller de protocolos empresariales internacionales para equipo de operaciones, Torreón Coah México
Proyecto de Adquisición de Talento y Acercamiento Laboral en Durango, México
Al Grano: Presentaciones Efectivas de Impacto – Taller de ponencias ejecutivas en el ámbito corporativo global. San Antonio, TX
Testimonial
“I liked Marisa a lot, her energy was great. I liked how she used Spanish words and phrases. It helped me relate to her more. And she just seemed genuine.”
Workforce Development
University of Incarnate Word 2018-2020
Strengths-Based College Life – Training for Interior Design Freshmen and Sophomores.
Testimonial
“I really appreciated that Marisa did not ever say because a strength was not in our top 5 that we could not accomplish something. She really focused on how we can do anything using our strengths.”
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2012-2020
Strengths with Corazon – Module for Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program (ABLDP) delivered to 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 cohorts
Strengths Based Public Service – customized Strengths module for the Latina Leadership Institute (LLI) geared towards minority women with political aspirations. 2018, 2019, 2020 cohorts.
Advanced Strengths Development for Chamber Committees and Staff, 2016, 2018
Testimonial
“I have already started talking about her methods with my nonprofit board and utilizing the tools she taught us. Her upbeat presentation fit perfectly with the material.”
Alamo Colleges 2018 - 2019
Strengths-Based Performance Skills for Career Management in IT – 9-hour customized career management and soft skills curriculum for IT professionals rejoining the workforce partnering with Project Quest and CodeUp. San Antonio, Texas
Testimonial
“Marisa is an amazing facilitator. She keeps the energy high and is incredibly engaging. I went in very skeptical about this type of activity, but left with a very positive outlook.”
LaunchSA - ImpulSA 2019
Guest Trainer at entrepreneurial platform program in Spanish.
Recursos Humanos Interculturales para Empresarios de Habla Hispana, San Antonio, TX
Testimonial
“I was pleasantly surprised by the experience and feel more empowered to do my work. I thought this activity was going to tell me I had limitations but it did the exact opposite.”