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Laura Stillman
Director of Marketing & Communications
Education:
DePaul University, BS, Marketing
Bio:
Laura Stillman is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Merit School of Music. She works closely with Merit’s staff, faculty, boards, families, and partners to increase brand awareness, recruit new students, and support fundraising goals. Laura loves using her cross-industry marketing expertise to help spread the joy of music and grow Merit’s impact.
When she’s not at Merit, you can find her checking out local bands, trying a new recipe, or searching for the best crab rangoon in Chicago.
Favorite Musicians:
“Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac or “Confetti Day” by Hot Chocolate
