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This is the face of colorectal cancer.
See, for over five years, I voiced concerning symptoms to every medical professional in my life. Unheard. Unseen. And then shit got real, fast. There was blood on the toilet paper that was unusual and symptoms that grew pervasively more concerning. It was clear things were not normal. Yet, this was dismissed as something that came with giving birth, striving for perfection and being overreactive. As blood became brighter and more prevalent, I knew I needed to BE SEEN. And then I was diagnosed with late-stage Rectal Cancer. It rocked our family to the core and nearly took my life.
The stinger: it never had to happen. Butt cancer (aka - colorectal cancer!) is preventable and avoidable with early detection tools we have available today. If only people had the awareness, access and took action to avoid colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
This is why we launched a movement to amplify important topics that deserve to BE SEEN supported by the BE SEEN Foundation.
We will never give up until we eradicate death by colorectal cancer. Because we can today with the tools and tests already available.
-Marisa Peters
Founder of BESEEN.care
Pictured 3 weeks into chemotherapy treatment for Stage IIIb Rectal Cancer at age 39
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.
Keynote Speaker & Vocalist
Speaking up and singing out about the power of overcoming adversity. Her talks focus on using your voice, advocating for yourself and using difficult life experiences to transform your life. She advocates about the rise of lives lost to young-onset colorectal cancer to spark action for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
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).
Singing Out for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Broadway performer and featured vocalist for the MLB, NHL, NFL, The University of Michigan and various state championship events. [Pictured in 2001 singing for the University of Michigan Wolverines Mens Basketball.]
Marisa's Life Work
Marisa Peters is an author, producer, public speaker and vocalist. As the founder of BE SEEN, a media company and foundation, 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 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, Today, Daily Mail, US News & World Report, appeared on NBC's Kelly Clarkson Show, ABC, NBC, FOX and authored pieces for Katie Couric Media, Ms. Magazine, The Mother Chapter, Energy Magazine, Voyage LA and more. She is back singing again for The Dodgers, The Angeles, PGA's Cologuard Classic, Call On Congress to F!ghtCRC and other prominent venues. She serves 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.
Josh's Life Work
Josh Peters is a Producer whose life mission is to elevate unique voices that change the world. Most recently, Josh won the BEST FIRST FEATURE prize at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards for his role producing DÌDI (弟弟) distributed worldwide by Focus Features.
In 2022, he started Spark Features, a production and financing company, alongside Robina Riccitiello producing 22 films in the first three years. Spark’s productions have earned numerous Awards including at Sundance where JOSEPHINE by Beth de Arújo won the Grand Jury Award and Audience Award for US Dramatic Competition in 2026, Rashad Frett won US Dramatic Best Director Award for RICKY, MAD BILLS TO PAY by Joel Vargas earning the Special Casting Award and REBUILDING earnoing accolades in 2025. DÌDI (弟弟) by Sean Wang won the US Dramatic Audience Award and Best Ensemble Cast in 2024 as well as PORCELAIN WAR which took home the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary. Josh also Executive Produced Shiori Ito’s, BLACK BOX DIARIES, which was also nominated for an Oscar in the same category and earned a Peabody among other awards.
Josh’s films premiere at global festivals including TIFF, SXSW and Cannes. Credits include THE LAST SHOWGIRL, THE LIGHTHOUSE, UNCLE FRANK, SOFT & QUIET, DREAMS IN NIGHTMARES, THE BLACK SEA, TENDABERRY, THE GRADUATES, THE QUEEN OF MY DREAMS and A LOVE SONG.
Josh lives for time with his wife and their three growing boys residing in Los Angeles.
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.
Keynote Speaker & Vocalist
Speaking up and singing out about the power of overcoming adversity. Her talks focus on using your voice, advocating for yourself and using difficult life experiences to transform your life. She advocates about the rise of lives lost to young-onset colorectal cancer to spark action for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
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).
Talent Strategist
Featured on Workology Podcast, Jessica Miller-Merrell invited me to share about my role as CHRO designing talent strategies to scale organizations.
Music Artist
Broadway performer and featured vocalist for the MLB, NHL, NFL, The University of Michigan and various state championship events. [Pictured in 2001 singing for the University of Michigan Wolverines Mens Basketball.]
