Colleen O'Donnell

Colleen O'Donnell is a skilled business planning specialist currently working at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago since May 2022, where responsibilities include facilitating strategic and enterprise risk planning and co-leading complex projects within the Federal Reserve System. Prior to this role, Colleen served as the Associate Director of Internal and Change Management Communications at the University of Chicago, focusing on internal communications and change management solutions for the Finance and Administration Division. Colleen's extensive experience also includes positions as Vice President and Managing Supervisor at FleishmanHillard, where strategic communications and campaign management were key focuses. Earlier career roles included Account Supervisor, Senior Account Executive, and Account Executive at Public Communications Inc., along with internships at Edelman and Cincinnati Opera, providing a strong foundation in media relations and strategic communications. Colleen holds a B.A. in Strategic Communications from Miami University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Learning & Organizational Change at Northwestern University.