Marissiko Wheaton-Greer

About Marissiko Wheaton-Greer

Follow me for insights on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion and building stronger, more equitable relationships and organizations.🧡 I recently made a transition from the field of higher education & student affairs to nonprofit/affordable housing! I\'m loving the process of building a new network in a different industry! Explore my consulting work that I run with my husband and Co-Founder of Greer Consulting, where we support executive leaders in their approach to leadership and help organizations to close equity gaps through learning workshops and qualitative (focus group) assessment. Interested in collaboration or booking me for engagements? Email H••••@GreerConsulting.OrgAbout Me:I’m an award-winning practitioner, researcher and educator, dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions to create sustainable change. As the Assistant Vice President of People, Purpose & Policy at a nonprofit, I oversee- Affinity groups to create community among employee shared identities and interests- Supplier diversity programs to expand equitable procurement opportunities- Professional development training to build executive leadership skills & capacity- Company-wide policy and audit management.With 15+ years of experience in facilitation, project management, recruitment, and retention, I combine hands-on expertise with a research-driven approach. I hold a PhD in Urban Education Policy, where I developed my ability to uncover systemic inequities through qualitative and mixed-methods research.As Co-Founder of Greer Consulting, I partner with local schools, districts, colleges and universities, cities, nonprofits, and corporations to implement equity-oriented practices and create better experiences for employees and the communities they serve.Highlights: Co-author of the Black Woman Employee Lifecyle which gained viral momentum on LinkedIn in 2024 Published co-author on diversity, inclusion, and organizational leadership. Lead transformative DEI training sessions for a variety of industries and audiences.A LOT can happen in one year. Let\'s connect and find ways to partner!Personal Interests: Cafe working with a hot cup of coffee (even in the summer time), being a new mama, creating affinity spaces for authentic community, KARAOKE, hiking and hosting house parties with my husband who moonlights as a DJ

Experience

1. Co-founder & Consultant

   Greer Consulting

   Aug 2021 — Present

   Lead consulting partnership to provide guided executive coaching, training, and assessments for local schools, districts, cities, nonprofits, and corporate businesses.• Facilitate professional development workshops to large and small teams on various DEIB topics• Cultivate inclusive workplace experiences to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals.• Implement strategies to enhance team collaboration and productivity, fostering a more meaningful work environment.

Education

• New York University

  MA, Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration

• University of Southern California

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Urban Education Policy

  2015 — 2019

• UC Irvine

  B.A., Social Ecology

• Santa Monica College

  A.A., General Education

Skills

• Community Development
• Student Development
• Leadership
• Residence Life
• Event Planning