Ana McCracken, MFA, shares her journey from being a buyer for Hart Schaffner Marx to leading fundraising initiatives at notable institutions like the Chicago History Museum and the University of Chicago. Ana talks about how her background in fashion merchandising influenced her new path and how volunteering helped her transition into event planning and fundraising. Now working on a smaller scale, she is involved in marketing, fundraising, and pitching ideas to various organizations, demonstrating the impact of her previous experiences on her current endeavors.

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