Marissa Arellano

Marissa Arellano is a seasoned executive assistant and administrative professional with extensive experience supporting leadership teams in high-pressure environments. Currently at I Squared Capital in Miami, she brings over a decade of expertise from her previous roles at JPMorgan Chase, where she provided comprehensive administrative support to business banking teams across multiple Florida markets. Known for her attention to detail and organizational skills, Marissa excels in managing calendars, travel arrangements, technology systems, and event coordination, ensuring seamless operations for executives and their teams.
A bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Marissa combines her technical proficiency in Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint with a strong foundation in business administration. Her career path has included positions in HR administration, executive support, and event coordination across organizations such as the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas and National Teacher Associates, where she consistently demonstrated her ability to manage complex projects and support diverse teams.
Marissa’s dedication to professional growth is reflected in her academic achievements, earning a Bachelor of Arts in eMarketing from the University of Arizona Global Campus with a 3.95 GPA. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling—having explored Greece and planning trips to Spain and Italy—and maintaining a disciplined fitness routine. Her commitment to excellence, combined with her ability to build strong relationships and drive results, has made her a trusted partner to the executives she supports and a respected professional in her field.
• The University of Arizona Global Campus- B.A.
• Magna Cum Laude
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a previous manager who modeled a culture of giving back and set high standards that inspired me to grow and excel.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to finish my degree—it laid the foundation for all my professional growth.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to provide white-glove service, listen carefully, and always be respectful while insisting on being treated with respect in return.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is overcoming the perception of being marginalized or simply seen as “the help.”