We create events that create meaningful moments
Work
What We Do
At Marissa Sams Events (MSE), every experience starts with listening. We work closely with our clients to create events that embody their vision. Supported by a network of seasoned professionals, we transform ideas into meaningful moments.
Our Capabilities
Conceptualizing, planning, and executing immersive events. Handling all aspects from vendor coordination and budgeting to timeline management and on-site execution.
Providing tailored strategies to enhance brand presence, audience engagement, and ROI through events, campaigns, or experiences.
Handling all aspects of event logistics, from vendor coordination and budgeting to timeline management and on-site execution.
Crafting innovative marketing campaigns that engage audiences through hands-on, memorable experiences aligned with the client’s goals.
We serve corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, entertainment professionals, private clients, and more—anyone seeking to amplify their stories, engage stakeholders, build brand awareness, and create unforgettable experiences.
Women Owned
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Small Business Enterprise
Reviews
5.0 ★
Their words are a testament to our commitment to excellence and our ability to bring their visions to life. Read on to see how we’ve made a lasting impact on their brands and projects.
I worked with Marissa and her wonderful team on both the Mandela 100th celebration in 2019 and the Urban Alliance 25th anniversary in 2022. The combination that they deliver of strategic vision, commitment to the cause, and attention to impeccable implementation, is extraordinary. No aspiration is too large and no detail is too small.
⎯ Mary Zients, Mandela 100th USA Chair Urban Alliance Board Chair 
I’ve entrusted the most high profile events with Marissa Sams and she and her team have successfully executed several that were key to the organizations I worked for. Marissa has poise and an exquisite acumen for the details that make events memorable and one of a kind.
⎯ Denise Robinson Simms
Thank you, Marissa and the MSE team, for your dedication to this event and project! It could not have happened without you
⎯ Uzodinma Iweala, CEO of The Africa Center
Marissa and her team at MSE bring a rare depth and intuition to their event planning and execution. Their ability to elicit open and energy-filled conversations and interactions is brilliant, and the humanness of their approach puts everyone involved at ease.
⎯ Ashley DemosthenesPresident & CEO Lowcountry Land Trust
Marissa Sams you are one of the greats in the D.C. event planning universe. Arianespace has been extremely fortunate over the last two decades to have had your expert hand in conceptualizing and organizing our receptions, dinners, cocktail parties and other client engagements.
⎯ Aaron LewisSpecial Events Director at The National Museum of African American History & Culture
Passionate People
The Creative Mind Behind MSE
The Creative Mind Behind MSE
Marissa oversees a diverse portfolio of world-changing clients. She has managed events on five continents, hosted heads of state and celebrities, and orchestrated the entire spectrum of occasions—from intimate birthday gatherings to tech-company conventions for thousands.Her work in Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of State planning leadership forums domestically and abroad contribute to her vast and unique event production experience. Drawing on a deep understanding of cultural nuances and international protocols,Marissa excels at navigating the complexities of organizing events that involve a variety of different stakeholders. Her extensive background gives her a keen understanding of the importance of relationships; the value of Listening; and the attention to detail required with producing intricate experiences.
