Marissa Brooke Siero is an experienced entrepreneur, team leader, project coordinator, and manager with a background in small business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She is a recognized advocate for these fields and is highly respected in the Central Illinois business community, having been named Woman of the Year in 2013 by the Central Illinois Business Magazine. Marissa is also an accomplished instructor of entrepreneurship for the Technology Entrepreneur Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she shares her expertise and experience with the next generation of business leaders.

Marissa's background is diverse, with previous experience in sports medicine, healthcare, disability studies, exercise science, and kinesiology. She is highly proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Marissa is a highly skilled marketer, seminar and symposium coordinator, and event planner. She is CPR and first aid certified and has a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills.

Marissa's professional experience includes roles as Corporate Engagement and Programs Manager at Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Workplace Director at Lodgic Everyday, Outreach Coordinator at EnterpriseWorks at the Research Park at the University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign, and President, Co-Founder/VP Marketing, and Owner of IntelliWheels, Inc. She has also held research and teaching roles at various universities and research institutions, including the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Michigan State University, and Lakeshore Foundation.

With her vast experience, skills, and passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business, Marissa Brooke Siero is undoubtedly one of Central Illinois' most valuable assets.