ANNAMARIE MARINELLI has joined the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce as the new administrative and community outreach coordinator.
Originally from Mechanicsville, Va., Marinelli holds a bachelor’s degree in English: General Writing from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C. She earned a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Liberty University.
“After college my husband and I loved North Carolina so much that we decided to stay here,” Marinelli said in a chamber press release. “We currently live in Fayetteville with future hopes of residing in Harnett County.”
The new opportunity is an exciting one, Marinelli says. “I enjoy building relationships with people and learning about their lives and experiences. I am so excited for my new role at the LACC, and I look forward to serving the Lillington community. I hope to meet you all soon!”
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