With a passion for marketing nurtured from a very young age, she has led impactful experiential and sponsorship campaigns for major brands, including American Electric Power, OhioHealth, Nationwide, Pepsi, Allegiant, P&G, Big Lots, Premier Protein, Rug Doctor, Hollywood Casino, COTA, and the Mattress Recycling Council.

Her career path includes significant roles at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and Cedar Fair Entertainment, which paved the way for her to oversee the implementation of sponsorships for hallmark events like the Ohio State Fair and Jazz & Rib Fest. She also drives creative strategy and event execution for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies and is a recognized speaker at national conferences on experiential marketing.

Beyond her professional role, Maggie is deeply involved in the community. She serves on the boards of Columbus Children’s Theatre, Ohio DECA, and Vaud-Villities Productions. Ellison is an active volunteer with her therapy dog @sailorgracedoodle, and her creative sparks fly when she choreographs and performs, especially kickline and tap. Her favorite title is Auntie Maggs, and she and her husband, Omar, enjoy cruising with their friends. Ellison holds both a BA and an MBA from Otterbein University.