Stefanie Ahrens

Stefanie Ahrens, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning over 16 years. Stefanie most recently served as the Director of Corporate Engagement at Children's Wisconsin, where they began in August 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the Development and Events Director at the United Performing Arts Fund from September 2020 to August 2021. Before their role at the United Performing Arts Fund, they served as the Community Outreach Manager at Marcus Theatres from April 2018 to September 2020.

Stefanie's earlier work experience includes roles at Kohl's, where they held positions such as Senior Community Relations Coordinator and Community Relations Coordinator from 2008 to 2018. In these roles, they managed multi-year partnerships with non-profit organizations nationwide, forecasted the company's annual giving budgets, and played a key role in implementing the bi-annual Request for Proposal (RFP) process for Children's Hospital partners.

Prior to Kohl's, Stefanie worked as a Brand Ambassador for All State Promotions from August 2005 to December 2012. Stefanie also gained experience at GMR Marketing, starting as an intern and working their way up to the role of Account Executive and Coordinator from February 2005 to November 2008.

Overall, Stefanie Ahrens has a strong background in corporate engagement, development and events, community outreach, marketing, and strategy coordination. Stefanie'sexperience showcases their expertise in managing partnerships, budgeting, and implementing programs to support philanthropic initiatives.

Stefanie Ahrens, MBA completed their Executive MBA in the Manager's Program from Wisconsin School of Business from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Marketing & Real Estate, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2001 to 2005.