Marianne Siess MA’08

Marianne joined the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association in 2008 as a member of the prospect research team and has more than 20 years of non-profit advancement experience. In 2024, she became chief information officer, overseeing teams responsible for information technology, constituent data and records, reporting and analytics, and advancement business systems. Her leadership ensures that data and technology infrastructures empower WFAA to engage more effectively with constituents. Marianne has played a key role in two major CRM implementation initiatives, along with related technology investments. Marianne holds a bachelor’s degree from Augustana College and a master’s degree in library and information studies from UW–Madison.