Chelsea Southwood

Chelsea Southwood is an experienced professional in philanthropy and event management, currently serving as the Associate Director of Philanthropy at the Art Institute of Chicago since February 2019. Previously, Chelsea held the role of Events Specialist at The Executives' Club of Chicago from September 2018 to January 2019. Chelsea's extensive background at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from October 2012 to September 2018 includes positions such as Associate Director of the Women's Board, Senior Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant, alongside serving as an Audience Services Associate. Chelsea earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance with a focus on Voice from Millikin University between 2008 and 2012.