Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
Melissa Macomber, MBA, currently serves as a Digital Projects Specialist at the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, providing high-level support for digital and operational projects while managing email marketing and special report development. Previous roles include Executive Assistant, where responsibilities involved managing constituent inquiries and office operations, and Manager of Unclaimed Property Operations, overseeing employee training, space management, and compliance with state record retention laws. Earlier experience as a Legislative Liaison for the Illinois Department of Public Health involved drafting legislation and representing the department before the General Assembly. Additionally, time spent as a Legislative Assistant in the Illinois State Senate encompassed bill tracking and office management. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bradley University and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from the University of Southern Indiana.
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Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
IThe Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is dedicated to protecting the state’s portfolio, ensuring the liquidity of all investments, and consistently producing earnings at or above industry standards. Our investment decisions promote education, access, and opportunity for individuals and governmental bodies across our state to give families the tools to achieve the American Dream. The Treasurer’s Office is committed to fulfilling this mission in a highly professional and ethical manner, while striving for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust. - State Investments - Illinois Growth & Innovation Fund (growth equity and venture capital) - Secure Choice Retirement Savings - Bright Start and Bright Directions College Savings Plans - Raising the Bar (ESG investments & corporate governance) - Student Investment Account (student loans) - Invest in Illinois programs (access to capital) - Illinois Funds (local government investment pool) - ePAY Merchant Payment Processing (credit and debit cards) - State Banking - Cannabis Banking - iCash/Unclaimed Property - Financial Education