Marisa Kurak
Global Learning & Development Manager
- Role
- Global Learning and Development Senior Manager at Heidrick & Struggles
- Location
- Cleveland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Marisa Kurak
Trusted Coach & Advisor Training & Development Consultation & Collaboration Changemaker with a continuous improvement mindset, influencing transformation to grow leaders for the future. 20+ years of experience coaching and consulting to design and deliver impactful learning solutions that align with organizational goals and produce measurable results. Visionary, influencer, and mission-focused leader with a knack for motivating others by identifying and supporting their strengths, building trusting relationships, and inspiring change. Leverage challenges to spark innovative solutions and deploy comprehensive learning and continuous improvement programs, maintaining a holistic approach to development that includes education, self-awareness, and connectivity to the team at large. As Manager with Heidrick & Struggles, create and execute strategic leadership development and culture transformation for a global network of clients, collaborating with internal and external executives to assess and coach leaders, ensure effectiveness, provide sustainable tools, and ultimately unlock the potential and power of each team member while maintaining an exceptional standard of continuity and training. Nimble and resilient, Marisa helped the team continue to find joy in working together through challenging times. She accomplished tremendous things in support of multiple strategic initiatives.Marisa is extremely effective in teaching and helping others understand best practices and how to operate in the organization, but more than that, she is someone who keeps the door open for future contact. She is my go-to person.
Experience
Global Learning and Development Senior Manager
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
Cleveland State University
Communications
1990 — 1994
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