Alison Zehr

Alison is a consultant for nonprofit arts and culture organizations and has consulted with the foundation since 2003. Other current clients include: the Chicago Public Schools, LISC, the Illinois Arts Alliance, the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum and Columbia College. Before becoming a consultant she was director of Advancing Chicago’s Civic Agenda Through the Arts with the City’s Department of Planning and Development. Prior to that she held a variety of positions including Director of the Cultural Facilities Fund Chicago, Director of Community Programs for the Chicago Botanic Garden, and Executive Director of Quad City Arts. She holds BA degrees in Art and Art History and has done graduate work in Architectural History.