
Marissa Pasillas
Associate PR Director
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
Walt Whitman
As an Associate PR Director, Marissa conceptualizes and executes purpose-driven PR strategies for B2B tech clients across the industry in an effort to secure impactful media placements. Combining creative writing abilities with a keen eye for detail, Marissa has a passion for storytelling and sharing her clients’ expertise with the right audiences.
Marissa joins the Walker Sands team with a background in PR, having led and executed PR strategy for several national franchise brands across a variety of industries and delivering results that help brands grow purposefully.
A native of Rockford, Illinois, Marissa earned her degree in public relations with a minor in Spanish from the University of South Carolina. Outside of the office, you can find her exploring the city, spending time with family and friends or breaking a sweat at Barre class.
Specialties
- Storytelling
- Editing
- B2B PR
- PR strategy
Skills
- Media relations
- Client relations
- Problem solving
- Optimism
Interests
- Reality TV
- Barre
- Brunch
- Traveling
- Wine
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