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Marian Sly Hughes

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Marian Sly Hughes

Graduation Year: 1992

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Current Residence: Chicago, IL (Western Springs)

Major at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½: Marketing

Occupation: Co-Founder, Integrated Marketing Agency

Favorite memory from ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ 

  • It's too hard to pick just one. There were so many fun on-campus events and I also loved exploring all of the amazing outdoor adventures the Bay Area has to offer with ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ friends on weekends. And of course, meeting my husband John during my freshman year.

Extracurricular activities while a student at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

  • I worked for the University Communications department for three years
  • I was a senior class officer responsible for marketing senior class activities

My hobbies and interests

  • Gardening -- especially cutting and herb gardens
  • Hiking and exploring the outdoors
  • Travel with family and friends

Things I am good at...

  • Marketing -- getting people interested and excited about things
  • Leadership -- Keeping groups organized and on task
  • Communication -- helping people and companies simplify the complex
  • Research/Learning -- digging in deep and exploring a new topic

Expertise that I have acquired in my life and career that I bring to my term of service on the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Alumni Board

  • Marketing and communication skills
  • Event management Ideation - challenging the status quo