Natalie Gacek

Natalie Gacek is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in digital fundraising and media management. Currently serving as the Director of Digital Fundraising at Feeding America since July 2022, Gacek previously held various roles at Merkle, including Media Manager, where responsibilities included developing strategic media recommendations and managing client communications. Earlier roles at SPM Marketing & Communications involved executing integrated media plans and optimizing campaign performance for healthcare clients. Gacek also gained valuable experience through internships at UIUC College of Business, The Daily Illini, Mesirow, and Feldco Windows. Gacek holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.