Marissa Baum

Marissa Baum is a seasoned professional in communications, marketing, and development within cultural institutions. Currently serving as the Head of Communications for the Town of East Hartford, CT since January 2024, Marissa Baum previously held the position of Director of Marketing and Communications at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, where strategic marketing efforts were developed for diverse audiences and collaboration with tourism offices was facilitated. Marissa Baum's earlier roles include Director of Development and Communications at the American Jazz Museum, where fundraising strategies and grant proposals were managed, and experience in design and event marketing was gained at George Fern Exposition & Event Services. With a Master's Degree in Museum Studies from The George Washington University and a Bachelor's Degree in Art History from Syracuse University, Marissa Baum brings a strong educational background to the field.