Teresa Sutter

Teresa Sutter currently serves as the Associate Director of Philanthropy at the Art Institute of Chicago, focusing on soliciting major gifts of $25,000 and above for special exhibitions and developing tailored stewardship opportunities for donors. Previously, Teresa held multiple positions at the Latin School of Chicago, including Director of Alumni Programming and Archivist, where efforts included securing gifts of $1,000 to $25,000+ and corporate sponsorships for a $2 million fundraising event, while also managing a volunteer network. Other roles at the Latin School encompassed collaboration on alumni communications, social media strategies, and event organization. Prior teaching experience includes positions at St. Anthony Indian School and Paschal Sherman Indian School, where Teresa contributed to curriculum development and community engagement. Teresa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and History from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.