Thyra Brody
About Thyra Brody
Thyra Brody is a Community & Partnerships+ Content Project Manager with a strong educational background in sociology and international development. She has accumulated diverse work experience across various organizations, focusing on community engagement and support.
Current Role at Marco Polo
Thyra Brody serves as the Community & Partnerships+ Content Project Manager at Marco Polo, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing community engagement initiatives and developing content strategies that enhance partnerships. Her experience in customer success and support at Marco Polo has equipped her with insights into user needs and community dynamics.
Previous Experience at Marco Polo
Prior to her current role, Thyra Brody worked at Marco Polo in various capacities. She served as Marco Polo Customer Support & Social Media from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing user experience through effective communication and support. Additionally, she held the position of Marco Polo Channels Customer Success for one year from 2020 to 2021, contributing to customer satisfaction and engagement strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Thyra Brody has an extensive academic background in sociology and international development. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with minors in Peace Studies from Chapman University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also completed a Master’s Degree in International Development and Service at Concordia University-Portland from 2014 to 2016. Furthermore, she studied at Chiang Mai University, obtaining another Master’s Degree in the same field. Her studies included a significant study abroad experience in Cameroon, focusing on social pluralism and development.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Thyra Brody has gained valuable experience through various internships and early career positions. She interned at Discover Hawaii Tours as a Reservations and Marketing Intern in 2012, where she assisted with marketing efforts. Additionally, she worked as an Assistant to the Pre Employment Training Program at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization in 2016. Her role as a Program Assistant at Cross-Cultural Engagement at Chapman University from 2013 to 2014 further developed her skills in program management and community engagement.
High School Education
Thyra Brody completed her high school education at Colegio Aleman Quito from 2004 to 2007. She also attended Kurt Tucholsky Schule in Germany, where she achieved her high school diploma. These formative educational experiences laid the groundwork for her future studies in sociology and international development.