My Life & Work
Biography
Marisa Peters is an author, producer, public speaker and vocalist. As the founder of BE SEEN, a media company, she is dedicated to amplifying women's health initiatives, self-care and wellbeing with a focus on raising awareness around young onset cancers. A Stage 3 Rectal Cancer Survivor herself, Marisa also runs the BE SEEN Foundation on a mission to eradicate death by colorectal cancer through financial support for awareness, access and preventative treatment. Marisa has been featured in The NY Times, Katie Couric Media, Ms. Magazine and appeared on NBC's Kelly Clarkson Show, ABC, NBC, FOX and as an ambassador for UCLAHealth with The LA Lakers and The LA Chargers.
A former Broadway vocalist and national anthem singer for professional sports teams including the MLB, NFL and NHL. She then spent time in boardrooms as a Chief People Officer fighting for justice, equality and the full potential of people and organizations. She has received awards and honors including the Sony HR Compass Award for Innovation among all global Sony businesses, the #1 Best Place To Work by AdAge and graduated with Honors from The University of Michigan.
Marisa is most proud of being a mother to three growing boys alongside her husband, Josh, all living in Los Angeles.
It's time to BE SEEN.
My Work
Chief People Officer
Marisa Peters: Embracing Wellness in the Face of Adversity while encouraging people to make preventative care a priority while hard at work for as CPO of VideoAmp earning #1 Best Place To Work by AdAge.
Executive Advisor
Conversation with organizations about the intersection of life experiences to bring unique value to your organization and career growth.
Cancer Treatment Change Agent
Working with her sister and Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Natalie Greisl, to improve patient knowledge about oral chemo in an interview with National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA).
Health & Wellness Advocate
UCLA Health clinic helps moms heal after near-death birth experience with support from the newly founded MOMS clinic with Dr. Misty Richards at UCLA.
Talent Strategist & Chief Human Resources Officer
Featured on Workology Podcast, Jessica Miller-Merrell invited me to share about my role as CHRO designing talent strategies to scale organizations.
Vocalist & Artist
Broadway performer and featured vocalist for the MLB, NHL, NFL, The University of Michigan and various state championship events.