
Marissa Pasillas
PR Manager
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you."
Walt Whitman
As a PR manager, 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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Meet the Team
Will Kruisbrink
Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Partner
Annie Gudorf
Vice President of Public Relations and Partner
Bobby Chilver
Vice President of Public Relations
Payal Pathak
Vice President of Public Relations