Marisa Leigh Valente

Executive Coach & Founder of The Center for Modern Work Strategy

Marisa brings a thoughtful blend of experience from her background in financial services human resources and a deep respect for nature's role in shaping leadership. Her work with investment professionals is guided by a blend of academic knowledge and a practical, human-centered understanding of organizational needs.

Marisa’s career reflects her commitment to empathic leadership and lifelong learning. Influenced in equal measure by the style of cosmopolitan culture and the calm of nature. She integrates this perspective into her approach to business, offering insights that promote sustainable and balanced practices applicable both at home and at work.

Her journey is characterized by a dedication to fostering growth — within herself and then for the individuals and organizations she serves.

Marisa feels privileged to both learn from and support her community as we endeavor toward a more empathic, relational approach to leadership and organization building.