English Grammar for Professionals

Marisa Gonzalez is a corporate communication trainer and language specialist with over fifteen years of experience helping non‑native English speakers excel in global workplaces. She holds a Master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Southern California and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, where she first recognized the gap between academic grammar instruction and the real‑world needs of professionals.

After teaching English at universities in Brazil, Japan, and the United States, Marisa founded Grammar for Grown‑Ups, a consultancy that provides customized grammar workshops for Fortune 500 companies, law firms, and tech startups. Her clients include engineers, financial analysts, project managers, and executives who need to communicate clearly across cultures and time zones. She is known for her practical, no‑nonsense approach—focusing on the mistakes that actually matter in the workplace rather than obscure rules.

Marisa is also the author of *The Non‑Native’s Guide to Persuasive Writing* and *Email Etiquette for the Global Professional*. Her articles on business grammar have appeared in *Harvard Business Review* (online), *Forbes*, and *The Language Educator*. She regularly speaks at international conferences on the intersection of language, culture, and professional development.

When she is not teaching or writing, Marisa volunteers with refugee support organizations, helping newcomers build the language skills they need to enter the workforce. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children, and she is an avid runner and amateur photographer. She believes that clear communication is a bridge to opportunity—and that every professional deserves to cross it with confidence.

You can connect with Marisa on LinkedIn or visit her website at www.marisagonzalezgrammar.com for additional resources, free downloads, and information about upcoming workshops.