Marisa Parella Slabicki is an experienced professional with a diverse background in program management and industry relations. Currently serving as a Program Specialist in Industry Relations at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago since June 2019, Marisa previously held the position of Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where management of a team focused on treasury fulfillment for large corporate clients was a key responsibility. Prior to this, Marisa was with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America for nearly nine years, overseeing a nationwide fundraising program and managing a team of sales and marketing professionals. Marisa's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications and German Language and Culture from The Ohio State University and studies at Technische Universität Dresden.