Amy Pales

Amy Pales has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Amy started their career as an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer at Colorado Housing/Seeds of Learning in 2000. Amy then worked as an Intake Administrator at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court from 2001 to 2005, where they handled marketing tasks and coordinated events. In 2006, they joined SDI Solutions as a Marketing Associate, where they developed marketing collateral, managed trade show participation, and assisted with event planning.

In 2007, Amy joined Choose Chicago and took on roles of increasing responsibility, including Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Manager, Senior Manager of Marketing, and Director of Print and Digital Media. Amy was involved in website development, content creation, email marketing, social media management, and advertising campaigns.

Amy took a break from their career to be a Stay at Home Mom from 2015 to 2016 and then joined the YMCA of Michiana, Inc. as the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. In this role, they focused on increasing awareness of the YMCA's mission through storytelling, media relations, and ad campaigns.

Most recently, Amy has been working at Midwest Energy & Communications, where they started as a Communications Specialist in 2017 and is currently serving as the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing since August 2021.

Overall, Amy has a strong background in marketing and communications, with expertise in website management, content development, digital advertising, and media relations.

Amy Pales completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Sociology at Indiana University Bloomington from 1994 to 1999. Amy then pursued further education at Eastern Washington University, where they obtained a Master's degree in Rhetoric, Composition, and Technical Communication from 2003 to 2005.