Missy Staros

Missy Staros possesses extensive experience in grant writing and organizational development within the non-profit sector, currently serving as a Grants Writer for Chicago Artist Guide and Education over Debt since May 2022, while also volunteering on the Donor and Development Team at WhoWhatWhy since September 2022, focusing on operational sustainability. Prior experience includes grant reviewing for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and a long tenure as a Merchant at Trader Joe's since 1994. An educational background includes a Grant Writing Certification from DePaul University and advanced degrees in Educational Leadership and Sociology from Northern Arizona University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, respectively.