Marissa Sutera

Marissa Sutera is a Chicago-based travel blogger and writer. She is the founder of "Little Things Travel Blog," where her work centers on fostering global connections. She explores travel as a means to broaden worldviews and enrich lives beyond conventional sightseeing. Her writing delves into nuanced aspects of travel, promoting global citizenship and deeper engagement. Sutera advocates for immersion in diverse cultures and building genuine connections, viewing travel as a catalyst for positive change. Her dedication to international education and travel began during undergraduate study abroad experiences in Ireland, Scotland, and England, followed by volunteer teaching in Zambia. Sutera holds an MBA from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor's in Marketing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, applying this academic background to foster purposeful engagement within the travel industry. Beyond her personal blog, she actively contributes to the broader travel community. She serves as a Program Manager at Wanderful, an organization dedicated to empowering women travelers, where she also directs the Women in Travel Summit (WITS) Creator + Brand Summit and Wanderfest. Sutera also contributes content for GoAbroad.com and co-leads The Passport Project, a charitable initiative providing free passports to American high school seniors.