Marisa Thalberg is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at United Parks & Resorts since April 2023, overseeing marketing and communications for a portfolio that includes SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. Previously, Marisa served as Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at Lowe's Companies, Inc., from February 2020 to October 2022, where efforts led to record sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, earning recognition as AdAge's #3 Best Marketer of the Year. Marisa's extensive experience includes roles such as Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell, where leadership contributed to significant sales growth, and VP of Corporate Digital and Social Marketing Worldwide at The Estee Lauder Companies. Marisa founded Executive Moms, an organization supporting professional mothers, and held senior marketing positions at renowned companies such as Unilever and Revlon. Marisa holds a BA in American Civilization from Brown University.