Margaret Lakin Hardigan

Margaret Hardigan is a seasoned Global Marketing and Events Professional with a strong track record in developing and executing advertising strategies for both domestic and international conferences. With a comprehensive background in internal and external communications, Margaret has successfully managed million-dollar budgets and led award-winning programs. Her expertise lies in fostering teams, consensus-building, and delivering integrated marketing programs. Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chicago and has pursued Marketing Analytics Certification from Wharton Executive Education. She also studied L'histoire de l'art at Université Paris Nanterre. Margaret's professional experience includes roles such as Advertising Director at Loyola University Chicago, Founder and CEO of RocketMamas LLC, Associate Director of Marketing & Advertising, and Associate Director of Marketing Operations at Loyola University Chicago. She has also held positions such as National Events and Partnership Development Manager at MommyCon, Director of Marketing & Events at Ginger! Marketing & Events, Global Marketing & Events Manager at Aon, Marketing & Communications Manager at Global Corporate Communications at Aon, Associate Creative Director at Aon, Associate Account Executive at GCI Health, and Junior Account Executive at GCI Health.