Enterprise transformations fail when the people side is an afterthought. I make sure it isn't.
I help enterprises navigate complex transformations and build the people infrastructure that makes change actually stick.
Prosci - ADKAR® Certified Change Management Consultant
I work with mid-to-large enterprises navigating complex technology implementations, operational restructuring, and organizational transformation by building stakeholder alignment, communication infrastructure, and adoption strategy that makes change actually stick.
If your organization is heading into a major transformation, let's talk.
Problems We Solve
Large enterprises invest millions in new technology and operational initiatives. The ROI projections assume full adoption. Most never get there. Not because the technology fails, but because the people side was underfunded, underprepared, or addressed too late.
EngageWise Partners closes that gap.
Change Management Infrastructure
Building the foundation for real adoption
Successful transformation requires more than a training session and a go-live date. We design and build the end-to-end change infrastructure your organization needs, including stakeholder alignment frameworks, executive communication strategies, champion networks, readiness assessments, and 90-day post-go-live reinforcement plans, so adoption reaches 85%+ and stays there.
Executive Stakeholder Alignment
Getting leadership aligned before the work begins
Most transformation failures are visible in hindsight — but the root cause is almost always misalignment at the top. We work with senior leaders and executive sponsors to build a unified change narrative, establish governance, and ensure the people with the most influence over outcomes are pointed in the same direction before go-live.
Behavior Change & Sustained Adoption
Change that lasts beyond the implementation team
Go-live is not the finish line. We build reinforcement mechanisms, internal champion programs, and adoption measurement frameworks that keep change moving forward after the project closes. Protecting your investment and delivering the outcomes your business case promised.
Transformation succeeds when teams have clarity.
Marissa Moretti is the founder of EngageWise Partners and a Prosci ADKAR®-certified change management consultant with 10+ years of experience leading enterprise transformations across AI platforms, data governance tools, and strategy execution systems.
She has worked directly with senior leaders at organizations including Verizon, Ford, Nike, McKinsey & Company, and Workday, designing and executing the stakeholder alignment, communication, and adoption strategies that turn major transformations into measurable business outcomes.
Before founding EngageWise, Marissa led change management and professional services delivery at Cresta, Forethought, WorkBoard, and data.world, consistently driving 85%+ user adoption within 90 days and generating $10M+ in influenced revenue by making sure implementations actually took hold.
Successful transformation isn't just about implementing the right technology. It's about aligning people, processes, and leadership so change becomes sustainable.
What Enterprise Leaders Say
“What sets Marissa apart is her ability to see both the operational and human sides of transformation. She helped us redesign key processes while preparing our teams for the behavioral shifts required for long-term success.”
Beth Parker, Mars
“Marissa brings a strategic perspective to transformation initiatives. She helped us navigate a complex implementation while ensuring our teams were aligned and prepared for the new ways of working.”
David Johnson, Verizon
Need help driving change that actually sticks?
Let’s talk about what your organization is working through and explore how EngageWise can help bring clarity to your next phase of transformation.
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