Marissa Croft

Marissa Croft has a diverse work experience. Marissa started working as a Design Editor at Crescent Valley High School from September 2011 to June 2012. Marissa then worked as an Intern at MOM Magazine from June 2013 to September 2014. Additionally, they served as the Editor-in-Chief of Tamanawas Yearbook at the University of Puget Sound from September 2013 to January 2015. From March 2014 to June 2014, they worked as a Graphic Design Intern at Patricia & Co. Marketing Firm and Business Development. Marissa also worked as a Course Assistant at the Department of Communication Studies from January 2014 to May 2014. In 2014, they were a Design Associate at BEAVS Illustrated Magazine for five months. Later, from August 2018 to January 2020, they worked as a Research Assistant at Northwestern University. Starting September 2016, they held the position of a Doctoral Researcher at Northwestern University School of Communication. From September 2017 to June 2022, they served as a Course Instructor at Northwestern University, where they prepared lessons, assessed student presentations, and provided personalized feedback. In addition, they worked as a Critical Cataloguing Intern at the Chicago History Museum from June 2021 to August 2021. Finally, as of June 2022, Marissa is a Research and Insights Analyst at the Chicago History Museum, responsible for data assessment and analysis, reporting, and brand strategies.

Marissa Croft completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and French Literary Studies from the University of Puget Sound, where they studied from 2012 to 2016. Marissa proceeded to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies at Northwestern University from 2016 to 2017.