Marci Rakestraw

Marci Rakestraw is an experienced educator and IT professional with a robust academic background and extensive industry experience. Currently, Marci serves as an Assistant Professor and Adjunct Faculty in Computer and Information Science at the College of DuPage, alongside instructional roles at National Louis University and Benedictine University. Previous roles include Senior Application Development Manager at DeVry Inc., where Marci oversaw enterprise applications, and Project Manager at Acxiom Corporation, managing complex IT upgrade projects. Marci possesses multiple degrees from Benedictine University, including an MBA and an MS in Management Information Systems, as well as extensive experience in curriculum development, eCommerce, and project management across various institutions.