Kristen Mack is Vice President of Communications, MacArthur Fellows, and Partnerships for the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. She manages a comprehensive communications strategy designed to strengthen MacArthur’s reputation, the impact of the organizations it supports, and the communities they serve.

Kristen puts storytelling at the center of all her work and is committed to identifying compelling narratives that amplify individual and collective voices. She oversees the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation’s most well-recognized program, and manages institutional and executive communications. Kristen also leads MacArthur’s strategic thinking around institutional partnerships and collaborations.

Prior to joining MacArthur, Kristen served as Director of Corporate Communications at the global public relations agency Golin, Director of Media Relations for the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, and Deputy Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Cook County. Earlier in her career, Kristen was a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, and the Houston Chronicle. Kristen serves on the boards of Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc. and The Communications Network.

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