Thema McDonald

Thema McDonald has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Their current role is as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Chicago History Museum, a position they have held since November 2021. Prior to this, Thema worked at the Alzheimer's Association® for five years, starting as the Senior Associate Director of Marketing in September 2016 and eventually becoming the Director of Marketing in January 2021.

Before joining the Alzheimer's Association®, Thema spent three years at U.S. Cellular, where they held various roles in brand advertising communications and advertising management. Thema joined U.S. Cellular as a Communications Manager, Advertising in July 2013 and was later promoted to Senior Brand Advertising Communications Manager in November 2014.

Thema's early career included a seven-year tenure at Dyson, where they held multiple positions in campaign management, advertising and communications, brand management, and public relations. Thema began their journey at Dyson as a Public Relations Coordinator in November 2003.

Thema's career started at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, where they worked as a Human Resources Coordinator from 2002 to 2003.

Overall, Thema McDonald has demonstrated their expertise in marketing, communications, and brand management throughout their career, with notable positions at the Chicago History Museum, Alzheimer's Association®, U.S. Cellular, Dyson, and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.

Thema McDonald has a Bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University. The field of study for this degree is not specified. They also have a Master's degree in Strategic Brand Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The start and end years for these educational experiences are not provided.