Marisa Ulrich

About Marisa Ulrich

HR manager, DEI strategist and ERG Champion. Skilled in program management with a proven ability to build and lead teams. Former IT consultant with years of experience leading ERGs and working in IT through Research and Design, Product Support, and End-User training. Believer that an inclusive workforce drives collaboration and engagement. Selected as athenahealth\'s first ERG Leader of the Year in 2022.

Experience

1. Talent and Culture Manager, Erg and Csr Programs

   athenahealth

   Aug 2023 — Present

   Leads strategic operations for ERG leaders, allies, and CSR partners, ensuring alignment of budgets, programming, and long-term DEI and CSR objectives• Designs and implements global DEI policies that shape corporate strategy and drive measurable engagement outcomes across the organization• Cultivates and manages DEI and CSR partnerships to execute high‑impact giving initiatives, enhance employee inclusion experiences, and ensure adherence to governance requirements• Collaborates cross-functionally with Talent Attraction, Culture, Total Rewards, Internal Communications, Brand, and Executive Leadership to advance initiatives that embed systemic inclusive practices company-wide

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Master of Business and Technology, Information Technology Project Management

  2011 — 2013

• Elon University

  B.A., Professional Writing and Rhetoric

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Higher Education
• Teamwork
• Volunteering
• Project Management
• Social Networking
• Event Planning
• Teaching
• Blogging
• Research
• Nonprofits
• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Copy Editing