Marissa Solis

Emmy-Winning Storyteller | Board Leader | Cultural Bridge-Builder 

Through visionary storytelling and transformative brand leadership, Marissa has reshaped how culture is reflected on the world’s biggest stages, ensuring that diverse voices are not only included, but celebrated. She exemplifies this spirit in every dimension of her leadership.

Her illustrious career spans brand management at Procter & Gamble in Latin America, management consulting at Deloitte, and nearly two decades of transformative leadership at PepsiCo, where she spearheaded award-winning campaigns that reshaped how global brands connect with diverse audiences.

Marissa has consistently broken barriers in industries where representation has too often been limited. Her work does more than drive business growth; it uplifts communities, expands visibility, and creates tangible pathways for Latino leaders nationwide. She represents the very essence of Cultivating the Power of Líderes. In 2021 and again in 2026, AdAge named her one of the Most Powerful Women in Sports. She earned her first Sports Emmy in 2023 for the groundbreaking Super Bowl campaign “Run With It” spotlighting flag football star Diana Flores, followed by a second Emmy in 2025 for “I Am Somebody”, a moving tribute to youth mentorship.

Recipients of the Breaking Barreras Award demonstrate exceptional leadership and lasting impact across their organizations, communities, and industries. Marissa’s journey from Harlingen, Texas to the executive ranks of global institutions is a testament to what becomes possible when courage meets purpose. Through her achievements, she continues to inspire the next generation to dream bigger than circumstance and lead beyond expectation.

We are thrilled to celebrate Marissa Solis at the 2026 HACE National Leadership Summit & Celebration, taking place April 29–30, 2026, at Willis Tower in Chicago. The Breaking Barreras Award will be presented during the Annual Celebration on Wednesday, April 29, at The Dalcy.