About Us

Electra Advisors is a diverse group of seasoned leaders with years of experience in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, including at the White House and Pentagon, in higher education and secondary schools, and in the military. We are passionate about supporting senior executives to succeed in today’s fast-paced, uncertain world and helping the next generation of leaders to develop the critical skills they need for future success.

We understand what makes complex organizations thrive. We share research and professional lessons learned to help our clients transform groups of people into high-impact teams.

  • Dr. Marisa Porges

    Principal

  • Dr. Marisa Porges is a seasoned executive known for her work on leadership, gender, education and national security. Career highlights include flying jets off carriers in the U.S. Navy, serving as a counterterrorism expert in Afghanistan, working as a senior advisor in the Obama White House and running a nationally renowned non-profit organization.

    Passionate about preparing executives to succeed in today’s fast-paced, uncertain world and helping women nurture critical leadership skills, she authored What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous, and Resilient Women (Viking Press, 2020).

    Marisa consults with audiences worldwide, sharing research and lessons learned from leading high-impact teams in the military, government and non-profit sector. She lives in Philadelphia, with her husband, two children and dog.