Marrianne McMullen

Marrianne McMullen currently serves as the Director of Communication and Dissemination at Chapin Hall, University of Chicago, where responsibility includes developing and executing communication strategies to enhance the impact of research on children, youth, and families. Prior roles include Deputy Assistant Secretary for External Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where oversight extended to operations across ten regional offices and numerous public affairs programs, and Chief of Staff for the Office of Family and Public Engagement at District of Columbia Public Schools. Marrianne's extensive career also includes significant positions in various labor and public service organizations, contributions to media and communication strategies, and a role as co-publisher and editor of The Dayton Voice. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Dayton and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from West Virginia University.