Siobhan Marks
Communications & Marketing Director
Boozhoo! Zeegwun Noodinese nindizhinikaaz, Migizi n’dodeym. Odaawaa Zaaga’iganiing Ojibwe Anishinaabekwe n’dow. Menominii Zaaga’iganiing n’donjiba. Niizho Mideo. Greetings, my Anishinaabe name means the Warm Breeze of Spring. I am Eagle Clan and a lineal descendant of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (LCO) from my mother’s side. I also have French, Irish, English, and Lithuanian ancestry. My maternal grandmothers were born in Rice Lake, LCO, and Flambeau; my mother and I were born in Chippewa Falls. I am a second-degree Midewiwin.
As the Communications & Marketing Director, my role is to ensure that we are the tellers of our own story here at ICS, and that our communications, image, and brand reflect our school's mission.
Because the revitalization of Native languages and cultures is the heart of our school, we feature them in our school's branding and communications. We also work to improve the flow of information, celebrate our students and staff, keep our families informed, and connect with the community. Getting to know our students and families and mentoring the ICS Exclusive News Team are the best parts of my job!
I am an experienced branding, design, and marketing communications professional. I hold an Associate Degree in Commercial Art from MATC and studied at Carroll University (BA Communications) and the University of Chicago-School of Business. I serve on the Boards of two Native organizations: the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center and Spotted Eagle, Inc.
We have two grown children and four step-children, of which three attended ICS. Standing up for our water, culture and people, reclaiming the original dress of our grandmothers, attending Ceremonies, pow wows, and learning the Ojibwe language are all important to me. We call Muskego “home,” where I live with my partner Mark, my sister Tina, and a Chihuahua named Scooter.