Dr. Marissa Layton

Dr. Marissa Layton is a highly accomplished business coach, organizational strategist, and nonprofit leader based in Atlanta, Georgia. She specializes in helping purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations bridge the gap between vision and execution through strategy, structure, and leadership development. With over a decade of experience spanning corporate consulting, nonprofit leadership, and executive coaching, Marissa has worked with Fortune 1000 companies, faith-driven entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals to achieve measurable results while staying aligned with their values and purpose.

Marissa founded Next Level Consulting in 2017, where she led a team delivering enterprise-level solutions, developing leaders, and optimizing operations for mid-to-large organizations. Over the years, she transitioned her focus toward small business coaching, mentoring solopreneurs to scale profitable, sustainable businesses while maintaining purpose and well-being. In addition, she serves as a Senior Strategy Consultant at Insperity, helping organizations improve operational efficiency, strengthen culture, and execute strategic initiatives with measurable impact.

In her nonprofit work, Marissa serves as Director of Strategy & Programs for Healing Hearts Healing Homes, where she designs programs and leadership curricula to empower youth, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. A recognized thought leader and advocate for economic empowerment, she emphasizes visibility, access, and mentorship, especially for women of color navigating entrepreneurship. Her approach combines strategic rigor, practical insight, and a heart-centered philosophy that prioritizes integrity, measurable outcomes, and lasting impact.