Emily Canham

Emily Canham has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Their most recent role was as the Chief Development Officer at Grant Park Music Festival, a position they have held since March 2018. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Corporate Relations at Chicago Children's Museum from July 2012 to March 2018. Emily also worked as the Manager of Foundation and Government Relations at Ravinia Festival from December 2010 to July 2012. Before that, they held the position of Assistant Director of Development at Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership from January 2007 to November 2010. Additionally, they worked as the Manager of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations at Columbia College Chicago from March 2004 to December 2006. Emily started their career as a Copywriter/Production Artist at Wolverine Sports from January 2002 to September 2003, and also gained experience as an In-Store Marketing Production Assistant at Target from June 2000 to June 2001.

Emily Canham has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Emily also holds a Master of Arts Management degree from Columbia College Chicago. The specific years of study are not provided.