Colleen Thiry is a talented marketer with a passion for crafting compelling content that resonates with audiences. Her expertise lies in navigating the complex world of risk management, leveraging data to drive decision-making, and developing integrated marketing campaigns that deliver results. Thiry holds an MBA from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication Studies from the University of Iowa.

Thiry has extensive experience working with TransUnion, where she served as Content Strategy Manager for U.S. Markets and Financial Services, Public Relations and Analyst Relations Consultant, and Public Relations Specialist. She also held key communications roles at Lightbank and Walker Sands Communications, where she honed her skills in media relations and corporate communications.

Thiry started her career as a Metro Reporter at The Daily Iowan, where she developed a strong foundation in writing and storytelling. She has a deep understanding of the media landscape, having worked on both sides of the aisle as a journalist and a PR professional.