“I am a black woman, Christian, wife, daughter, sister, friend, dog Mom, Gen X, introvert, analytical thinker, Native New Yorker, current Southerner, advocate. I #LiveInclusively by being compassionate and empathetic, by creating spaces for others to be their authentic selves, by being accepting of others differences and being curious to learn more about them and by building bridges not walls.”

Mareisha N. (Winters) Reese is president and chief operating officer at The Winters Group, Inc. As president and chief operating officer, Mareisha manages and handles the day-to-day operations of the organization, ensuring it runs like a well-oiled machine.

Prior to her role as president and chief operating officer, Mareisha served as vice president of The Winters Group where her contributions to supporting The Winters Group’s growth included significant enhancements to the firm’s technology infrastructure, web presence, social media platforms, and client service offerings. Before joining The Winters Group in 2012, Mareisha worked as Program Manager of a National Science Foundation grant focusing on diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) in Charlotte, NC. Mareisha worked for 6 years at Northrop Grumman where she gained a variety of experience working in their business management, supply chain management and engineering business units. Mareisha’s experience also includes time working at a small DC based software company and the US Patent and Trademark Office.

A graduate of both Spelman College and Georgia Institute of Technology, Mareisha holds undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. In 2009, she received her MBA and MS in Information Systems from University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Mareisha is a certified administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®).