89 Millennium - Twenty-second Edition BUSINESS, FINANCE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP dignity in life’s most fragile moments. As A Hug Away Healthcare prepares for future franchise expansion, something far more meaningful is unfolding. She is not only building a path to business ownership – she is reimagining who that path is for. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, humanitarian, and recipient of an honorary doctorate in humanitarianism, Dr. Williams has earned recognition from The Wall Street Journal, Voyage Houston, Living Magazine, Fortune and D-Mars as one of the Top 30 Influential Women of Texas 2025 and twice, one of the Top 50 Black Entrepreneurs. Recently, she has been selected to join the prestigious 2025 Know Magazine-Houston, celebrating the city’s most accomplished and impactful women. As 2026 continues to reflect her diligence in health care and business, Dr. Williams was selected to attend Harvard Business School by the Women President Organization (WPO). What sets Dr. Williams apart is her unwavering belief that health care, business ownership and impact should not be reserved for the privileged few. In the plans for her future franchise model, she is exploring equity and ownership pathways for her employees and for individuals from underserved communities – those who may have believed business ownership was out of reach. Her goal is clear: to open doors, rewrite narratives, and create sustainable opportunities for others to lead with heart and purpose. Dr. Williams recently authored “Igniting Visions, From Ashes to CEO,” a graceful, honest exploration of the journey behind the mission. This literary work promises to awaken something in readers: a memory of dreams once held, or perhaps a permission slip to start dreaming again. Her movement is unfolding – not with noise, but with intention. A Hug Away Healthcare is more than a business – it is a beacon. There are leaders who build businesses, and there are visionaries who build movements. Dr. Marisa Williams, founder of A Hug Away Healthcare, is quietly preparing to do both. With over 15 years of excellence in hospice and home health care for both children and adults, she has cultivated more than a company – she has created a deeply compassionate model that touches hearts, transforms families and restores DR. (HON.) MARISA WILLIAMS OWNER A Hug Away Healthcare Inc. Katy, TX
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