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Hi! 👋🏻 My name is Kelsey McGrath (she/they) and I’m a multi-hyphenated creative in Chicago!

I lead, work, and collaborate with the values of connection, creativity, and curiosity. ✨

I have a Masters of Science in Leadership for Creative Enterprises from Northwestern University 🎓 and currently work at the Field Museum in the Institutional Advancement department as their Leadership Annual Giving Manager. 🦖

Let's collaborate!

+ hello@kelseymcgrath.com

"This Piece is a Prayer" in collaboration with Red Tape Theater's virtual Red Talk 2021.

Write Club • June 10th, 2025

In Advocation of TIME and The Way My Dad Sings

Write Club Nation is a monthly competitive essay series with the tagline "Literature as Bloodsport." My topic was TIME, vs. MONEY. I did not win, but it was an excellent experience and I can't wait to return! I wrote my essay about my tumultuous relationship with my dad using Joni Mitchell's "Carousel of Time."

Google Drive • March 14th, 2025

2025 Q1 Annual Fund Solicitation Letter: Stephanie M. Smith, PhD

This beginning of the year solicitation highlighted Stephanie M. Smith, PhD, and her work as the Lab Manager of the recently acquired XCT Scanners at the Field Museum!

Northwestern University • August 4th, 2023

Immersive, Story-Driven Experiences: How Story and Environment Design Inspire Engagement

This thesis is the culmination of a summer of research, literary review and travel. Combining my interests in arts, technology, and what else theatre could be, I discuss the importance of story and environment design in a rising industry of immersive, out of home entertainment.

BLVE Consults • February 25th, 2022

Organization Structural Change Grant

This Opportunity Creation Process Narrative laid the ground work for BLVE's live case study with Calgary Arts Development around a new model funding change in arts and culture organizations. I wrote the first draft of the study and designed the document.