Marie Polk

Marie Polk, MBA, has a strong background in talent development and associate development. Marie has extensive experience in designing and developing award-winning training programs and initiatives. Marie is skilled at integrating performance management, talent development, engagement, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) strategies to build high-performance teams and a strong organizational culture. Marie has held various leadership roles at Busey, including VP - Director of Associate Development and AVP - Director of Associate Development. Prior to their time at Busey, they worked as a Regional Training & Development Specialist at Comcast Cable/Insight Communications.

Marie Polk, MBA has a diverse education history spanning over several years. Marie began their academic journey in 1991, attending Parkland College. Marie pursued an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology and successfully completed the program in 1993.

Seeking further education, Marie then enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the same year. Marie pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, with a major in Psychology. Their undergraduate studies lasted from 1993 to 1995, and they obtained their B.S. degree during this period.

After a brief interval, Marie decided to pursue higher education once again in 2002. Marie enrolled at Franklin University, where they successfully completed a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree program. Specializing in Organizational Leadership, they dedicated herself to their studies and obtained their MBA in 2004.

Marie Polk's education history reveals their versatility and commitment to learning, encompassing various disciplines such as Psychology and Organizational Leadership. Their educational background equips their with a diverse skill set that can contribute to various professional endeavors.