Marissa Hirt

Marissa Hirt is an inclusive marketing and digital accessibility specialist based in Orange, California. After building a career in strategic communications for global brands like Marriott, she transitioned to consulting following her experience as a legally blind professional, founding a practice dedicated to dismantling digital and physical barriers for diverse audiences. Marissa has conducted accessibility audits for Red Bull North America and optimized digital platforms for The Broad museum, helping businesses move beyond basic compliance toward genuinely inclusive customer experiences. As a Professional Certified Digital Marketer, she brings technical marketing expertise paired with the lived experience of a daily screen-reader user. She serves as President of the Foundation Fighting Blindness (Orange County chapter), advocating for universal design principles that improve the user experience for everyone. Marissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations and Advertising. Her unique perspective bridges high-level brand strategy with real-world usability, representing the interests of the 25% of the population affected by disability.