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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

"In Advocation of TIME and The Way My Dad Sings," featured at Write Club Chicago, June 2025.

Field Museum • March 30th, 2026

2026 Q1 Chicago Archaeopteryx Rendering

In connection with Janet Hong's letter, I designed and developed this supplemental visual component to bring the exhibition into the hand of our donors. I worked closely with Janet and used InDesign and Procreate to bring this concept to life!

Social Media • January 6th, 2026

Wynk Brand Collab

This was my first brand collaboration in January 2026 with Wynk CBD/THC Bevrages. I created this self portrait collage using Procreate and Canva.

Field Museum • November 21st, 2025

2025 End of Year Stewardship Card

Echoing our Q4 letter, this card highlights the impact of donor gifts on the Museum. This card design is continually reprinted and used by Institutional Advancement for its highlighting of our first class donor experience. I used InDesign to create this card.