Sustainability is your most
powerful competitive advantage
Dr. Marissa Jablonski helps hospitality and corporate leaders turn environmental action into measurable revenue growth, brand differentiation, and loyal customers across 45+ countries.
Keynote Speaker & Storyteller l Environmental Strategist l Systems Thinker l Science & Engineering Consultant
Helping leaders understand the hidden systems
shaping our environmental future -- and how to change them.
Most organizations approach sustainability the wrong way. They focus on surface-level initiatives --- while the real drivers of cost, risk, and environmental impact remain invisible inside their systems.
That's why efforts stall. That's why customers grow skeptical.
And that's why competitors who understand systems are pulling ahead.
What If You Could See What Others Don't? Dr. Marissa Jablonski helps leaders uncover the
hidden operational and supply chain systems that quietly shape:
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Waste and material use
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Water and energy risk
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Brand credibility and market trust
Drawing on work across 45+ countries, including helping organizations
eliminate millions of pieces of plastic annually, Dr. Jablonski shows executive teams how to
redesign systems for measurable impact and competitive advantage.
From Sustainability Efforts to Strategic Outcomes:
Through high-impact keynotes and advisory engagements, your team will learn how to:
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Identify the upstream decisions driving downstream costs and waste
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Replace fragmented initiatives with scalable system-level solutions
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Turn sustainability into a driver of innovation, efficiency, and brand trust
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Communicate your impact with credibility -- without greenwashing
Because the organizations that lead tomorrow won't be the ones doing more sustainability initiatives,
they'll be the ones who understand -- and redesign -- the systems behind them.
Marissa's Keynotes
The Hidden Systems That Shape Our World: What water, plastics, and global communities can teach us about solving complex problems
In this actionable program, Dr. Marissa Jablonski will engage audiences with how systems actually function, where leverage points exist, and how small decisions can create massive change. Corporate leadership teams will walk away understanding why most organizations solve the wrong problem, the power of zooming in and out of systems, lessons from global sustainability initiatives, and how leaders can design solutions at scale.
The Future of Water: Why the Next Global Challenge Is Already Here
In this inspiring program, Dr. Marissa Jablonski will explain how water is becoming one of the most important global issues, yet most organizations rarely think about it strategically. Environmental and sustainability leaders and their teams will walk away understanding how freshwater systems quietly shape economies and communities, the hidden risks businesses face around water, global lessons from communities and industries adapting to change, and how organizations can become responsible water stewards.
Six Million Pieces of Plastic: What One Experiment Taught Us About Changing Systems
In this actionable program, Dr. Marissa Jablonski will inspire change through lessons learned from helping 65 hotels transform their plastic use. Hospitality leadership teams will walk away understanding why most sustainability efforts fail, the surprising psychology of institutional change, how small operational shifts create huge environmental impact, and how organizations can eliminate waste without sacrificing performance.
Marissa's Testimonials
“Marissa was hired as an Environmental Advisor and bridged the gap in communication between suppliers, hotel departments, and waste management. She created and led a 5-part model that reduced our hotel association’s plastic usage by 6 million pieces in 6 months. Her expertise is approachable and her passion for the subject is contagious—she set us up for success.”
Sumi Soorian, Development Director and Senior Advisor of Phuket Hotels Association
Dr. Marissa Jablonski is a global sustainability expert, environmental scientist and engineer, and systems thinker who helps leaders uncover the hidden systems shaping their environmental impact -- and redesign them for measurable results.
With experience across 45+ countries, she has worked with hotels, corporations, and governments to tackle some of the world's most complex sustainability challenges. From helping 65 hotels eliminate six million pieces of plastic annually to advising organizations on water and energy stewardship and operational efficiency, Marissa brings engineering rigor and real-world results to every engagement.
About Marissa
She is also the creator and producer of Greenwashed & Confused, a pilot TV series that explores the truth behind waste, exposing greenwashing and revealing practical solutions for businesses and consumers alike. This work reflects her commitment to translating complex environmental issues into stories and strategies that inspire action.
Marissa's keynotes and workshops combine science, storytelling, and practical systems thinking to give leadership teams the clarity and tools they need to see what others miss, act strategically, and turn sustainabilty into a competitive advantage.
Whether addressing corporate executives, hospitality leaders, or global policy teams, she equips organizations to design high-impact systems, build credibility, and achieve measurable environmental and business outcomes.
