Marissa Farrar

Marissa is the Chief People Officer at Turnitin, a global leader in academic integrity and assessment solutions. Since 2021, she has led efforts to build an inclusive, high-performance culture, supporting Turnitin’s growth through multiple acquisitions. She oversees the full employee lifecycle, guiding teams across talent development, total rewards, well-being, and people operations. Marissa has built a career leading people strategies across startups and Fortune 100 companies, driving change in HR technology, talent development, and employee experience at AECOM, Mölnlycke Health Care, and Kimberly-Clark. She holds a B.A. and MHRM from Rutgers University (Summa Cum Laude) and certifications in Six Sigma, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and Prosci Change Management. A graduate of Linkage’s GILD, she has also completed HR leadership development programs at Kimberly-Clark and Merck. Marissa serves on the Professional Women’s Career Network (PWCN) Advisory Council of The Drake House, supporting single mothers in career advancement. She lives outside Atlanta, GA with her husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs.