Marylou Stevens
Marylou has been with the City of Peoria for eight years and took the reigns of the city's newest department 3 years ago. She was named an Arts Hero by OnMedia in January for her work focused on advocacy for the arts and education, and the positive impact on community well being. Her work in Peoria is focused on making arts, education, and literacy accessible and relevant, while fostering a community where entrepreneurs and creatives have resources to flourish.