Cindy Ivanac-Lillig

Cindy Ivanac-Lillig is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in media relations, economic outreach, and internal communications. Currently serving as the Director of Media Relations at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago since March 2008, Cindy has held various roles within the organization, including Economic Outreach Specialist and Leader-in-Residence, focusing on managing internal communications and strategy for a 500-person department. Prior to this, Cindy served as an Adjunct Economics Faculty at Robert Morris University and worked in microfinance at Catholic Relief Services. Additionally, Cindy was a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young from 1997 to 2001. Cindy holds a Master’s degree in International Development & Economics from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Boston College Carroll School of Management.