About Marissa Alert
Dr. Marissa Alert is a licensed clinical health psychologist, dynamic speaker, and workplace wellness consultant dedicated to transforming corporate mental health. As the founder of MDA Wellness, she helps tech companies reduce stress, prevent burnout, and retain top talent by implementing science-backed mental health solutions...
…With a unique blend of clinical expertise, research insights, and corporate experience, Dr. Alert designs innovative workplace well-being strategies that enhance productivity and employee engagement.
Engaging Speaker & Creator of the SPARK Framework
Renowned for her high-energy, interactive presentations, Dr. Alert delivers practical, research-based strategies that attendees can implement immediately. Using her proprietary SPARK Framework, she provides actionable tools to help professionals manage stress, prevent burnout, and improve overall performance.
Academic Excellence & Thought Leadership
Dr. Alert’s expertise is rooted in a strong academic foundation, including:
-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology – Dartmouth College
-Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology – University of Miami
-Predoctoral & Postdoctoral Training – Brown University & Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
As a recognized thought leader, her insights have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, AARP, and Mashable. She is a sought-after expert for conferences, podcasts, and panels worldwide.
Passion for Wellness & Life Beyond Work
When she’s not advising organizations on workplace wellness, you’ll find her traveling, exploring new cuisines, and dancing—activities that fuel her passion and energy for helping others thrive.
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