Marisa B. Lister

“Mari doesn’t just manage the brand—she is the brand. She brings clarity, creativity, and strategic rigor to everything we do and is the connective tissue behind so many of our most meaningful relationships.”

As Director of Marketing & Strategic Relationships, Mari utilizes her many years of experience to mentor the team on Bigelow’s brand, differentiation, and the white-glove experience we provide to our EOM clients. With close to 20 years of experience working with EOMs, Mari curates the messaging, content, and design of all Bigelow materials with insight and empathy.

Beyond traditional marketing, Mari shapes Bigelow’s broader brand strategy, curates strategic collaborations, and manages key relationship ecosystems. She leads the Firm’s outreach and event programming, including the Bigelow Forum and Bigelow Connectors.

She received her Bachelor of Arts cum laude in International Relations and Economics from Tufts University.

• What is your greatest fear?

  Heights.

• Who is someone you admire? Why?

  My mother for her grace and humor even during her darkest of times. Also, for her ability to figure out both being my best friend and parent without ever really blurring the lines.

• The talent I would most like to have is…?

  The ability to sing. In my head, I swear I can belt it out like Adele but very sadly that is not the case I am told.

• If you wrote a book, what would it be about?

  My family's exile from Cuba because of the Castro regime and the legacy and life my grandfather was able to create for all of us (and so many others) in the face of such adversity.