Jill Messamore

Jill Messamore has extensive experience in communications and digital marketing. Jill currently holds the position of Director of Communications at Illinois State University, where they are responsible for developing and administering marketing plans for the Illinois Tutoring Initiative. Prior to this, they worked at GROWMARK, Inc. as a Digital Marketing Specialist and Associate, where they implemented digital marketing strategies across various channels. Jill also served as a Multi-Media Specialist & Audio Visual Producer, as well as an Insurance Services Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, during their tenure at GROWMARK. Before joining GROWMARK, Jill worked at State Farm Insurance as a Business Architect and Portfolio Analyst.

Jill Messamore attended Gridley High School from 1992 to 1995 where they obtained their High School Degree in General Studies. Jill then went on to study at Illinois State University from 1999 to 2004, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication with a minor in Writing. Jill'sfield of study included Mass Communication, Journalism, Business, Broadcasting, English, Rhetoric, and Writing. In addition to their academic accomplishments, Jill Messamore obtained the Illinois/Wisconsin/Iowa Casualty & Fire Producer's Insurance License in September 2014 and became a Certified Commercial Drone Pilot in 2017.