Markeisha Marshall

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ABOUT MARKEISHA MARSHALL

Markeisha Marshall is a communications, public affairs, and ESG strategist regarded for astute business/environmental judgement, informed strategy development, empathetic leadership, and infusing cultural considerations into her work. With 20 years of experience, her leadership purpose is clear: Inspire, design, and empower corporate strategy that improves the health of society.Markeisha has led as Head, Public Affairs at Adobe focused on policy issues that encourage a more equitable society and considers ethical implications in technology – while supporting the advancement of creativity. Prior to Adobe, Markeisha was the inaugural leader of ESG at AbbVie shaping the company’s approach to articulating, reporting, and delivering upon its societal impact commitments. She was advanced to that role following the development of an award-winning, human-centered design model that leverages insight and analytics to design patient-centered, science communication engagement by sub-culture. Her prior AbbVie experience leading clinical development and regulatory milestones communication in oncology, neurology, immunology, and rare disease shaped her ability to develop people-centered business models in biotechnology.Her foundational career experiences with powerhouse consumer brands, including Gatorade and Nike, complimented her life experience and influenced her people and society orientation in business. At Walgreen Co, Markeisha served in executive communications, media relations and issues managements roles. Her work spanned mergers and acquisitions communications to leading corporate initiatives. In partnership with the White House, Markeisha proudly helped consumers access newly insured medicines upon the passing of the Affordable Care Act. Her work was recognized at a White House reception.Before joining Walgreens, Markeisha received an unrivalled education in consumer marketing and building brand equity as a public relations agency-trained (Fleishman-Hillard and Weber Shandwick, respectively) partner to Gatorade, Nike, Procter & Gamble’s SK-II (an international assignment in Singapore), OnStar, Chevrolet, and Motorola, among others.Markeisha’s personal passions include health equity, education, mentoring, storytelling, and global travel. Inspired by Muhammad Yunus’ “Banker to the Poor”, Markeisha constructed Grameen Foundation’s communications plan as a member of its Bankers Without Boarders program. As a curious life-long learner, Markeisha has advanced her knowledge with formal education at Northwestern and Harvard Universities, respectively.