I’ve seen it across nonprofits, startups, and growing teams: passion outpaces process. The work is meaningful, but behind the scenes, operations are straining under the weight of growth.

That’s why I started Marissa Garza Consulting — to help organizations align their systems with their mission.

Over the last 15+ years, I’ve led projects and teams across the nonprofit sector, enterprise tech, and creative industries. From designing scalable client success frameworks for foundations managing $160M+ in assets, to leading VR training initiatives for Fortune 500s, to building marketing and communications systems for Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois — the throughline has been the same: I create clarity where there is complexity.

I believe sustainable operations don’t come from imposing rigid templates. They come from:

• Clarity — mapping workflows so teams know what lives where.

• Structure — replacing duct-tape fixes with systems that scale.

• Sustainability — ensuring your operations support the humans doing the work.

Every mission deserves a foundation that’s strong enough to carry it forward. My role is to help you build that foundation — so your organization can focus on what matters most.