Marianna Swallow

Marianna Swallow is a seasoned Public Speaking and Communications Coach and Instructor at M. Runge & Associates since January 1999, specializing in making learning enjoyable and effective for clients to enhance their speaking confidence. In addition to coaching, Marianna serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Loyola University Chicago, where interactive courses cover Business & Professional Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Interviewing for Communication. Previously, Marianna founded and served as Executive Director of the Chicago Writers Conference from December 2011 to December 2017, focusing on supporting writers' professional development. Educational qualifications include a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Non-Fiction from Goucher College and a Bachelor's degree in English from Northern Illinois University.