Client & Colleague Testimonials
"She always has a positive attitude and does a fabulous job editing copy."
I worked with Maressa while she served as Parenting Editor for Cosmopolitan.com. Not only is she super efficient, but she’s organized and answers all of her emails in a timely manner. (This is no easy feat for a digital editor!) I loved working with her and hope to do so again in the future. xo
– Andrea Arterbery, MA
Freelance journalist, copywriter, brand consultant, adjunct professor
"As we cranked through 35 issues of the magazine in our two years together, Maressa rose to every challenge, proving repeatedly that she’s a true pro, a clutch performer and a damn great hire. "
Maressa is a force of positivity on the page and in person, and she made my job as a manager way too easy. In her role as assistant health editor at First for Women magazine, she was tasked with juggling a little of a lot: writing FOB pages, recruiting and editing expert health columnists (whose admiring endorsements speak for themselves), calling in products, brainstorming franchises, constantly scouring news sources and academic journals and book galleys to uncover insights that would enrich the lives of the magazine’s 4 million readers. Was she stressed? Surely. Did she show it? Never.
– Erin Quinlan
Executive-level freelance assigning editor and journalist
"She is devoted to her craft and dedicated to doing the work necessary to produce top-quality work."
Maressa’s gifts as a writer and editor are matched by the energy and passion she brings to her work. It is no surprise that Maressa stands out in the industry as someone who is driven to do good work.
– Jeffrey Seglin
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Director of Communications Program at Harvard Kennedy School
"Maressa is a force in the digital media industry, who has a huge bag of tricks that would give Mary Poppins a run for her money."
I had the pleasure of working with Maressa on the lifestyle vertical of CafeMom’s The Stir. She’s passionate, focused, and always leads with her heart. In addition to having a way with words that resonates with readers, Maressa has a wonderful spirit, that was a pleasure to work with. She gave great direction and feedback, had fun ideas, and made the collaboration process truly enjoyable!
– Tanvier Peart
Deputy editor, justice and public policy advocate
"I wish all editors were as easy and fun to work with!"
Maressa was my editor as part of CafeMom/The Stir’s P&G Everyday channel. She was always available, gave me constructive (yet sensitive) feedback, and help me come up with tons of ideas for blogs!
– Marisa Torrieri
Freelance writer and editor
"I found her to be responsive, easy to work with, focused, & overall a pleasure to work with."
Maressa is a detail-oriented editor who oversaw production of my “Doctor on Call” column at First for Women Magazine.
– Donnica Moore, MD
Women's health expert
"Maressa was so beyond wonderful to work with -- intuitive, collaborative, insightful."
Maressa edited me at Cosmopolitan.com. She has a great ear and eye for a story and how to build a narrative and being able to translate first-person narrative into stories with universal resonance. All this, with a consistently upbeat attitude!
– Jennifer Gerson
Writer, reporter, journalist
"As an editor, she is helpful and attentive, not to mention extremely responsive."
I had the great fortune of working with Maressa at Cosmopolitan (and other pubs, actually). I felt very comfortable sending her first drafts and expecting constructive feedback on the return. Maressa’s personality is super friendly and bubbly, which is truly infectious. I would highly recommend her to others!
– Zlata Faerman
Publicist and writer
"Maressa is one of the most thoughtful, concise and meticulous journalists that I have ever worked with."
Though, it’s not only her writing skills that are noteworthy. She is excellent with idea generation and at helping edit and cultivate new writers. It was a pleasure working with her at CafeMom.
– Ericka Souter
Contributing editor at Mom.com and television contributor
"Maressa is an encouraging, highly professional, and detail-oriented editor."
Maressa oversaw my freelance work at Cosmopolitan.com. Her guidance not only improved my work with Cosmo, but also helped me grow as a writer in my other work as a freelancer. She’s extremely responsive and easy to work with, and has a great eye for creating funny, informative content that people want to read and share.
