Stephanie Rhodes | Business | SIU

Stephanie Rhodes received her bachelor’s degree in agriculture communications and marketing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A southern Illinois native, Stephanie has spent 20 years working in the region in tourism development, agritourism, and non-profit management of tourism and agriculture organizations.

Before that, she worked in corporate marketing and communications for a global manufacturer in the agriculture industry. She currently operates a freelance agency focusing on rural tourism and agribusiness projects, especially with specialty growers and Illinois wine growers, including grant writing, strategic communications, and project management.