Molly Link Freed

Molly Link Freed currently serves as the Director of Executive and Board Affairs and Director of Development at The Morton Arboretum, a position held since December 2023. Prior to this, Molly Link Freed was employed by the Northwestern Memorial Foundation from December 2018 to December 2023, where roles included Manager of Prospect Research & Development and Philanthropy Associate in both Prospect Research & Development and Special Events. Earlier experience includes serving as Giving Programs and Campaign Manager and Campaign Coordinator at The Morton Arboretum from January 2014 to November 2018, and as an Income Development Representative at the American Cancer Society from June 2011 to October 2013, focusing on fundraising event facilitation. Molly Link Freed earned a BA in Sociology with a focus on Community Studies, along with minors in Spanish and Social Change & Public Advocacy from North Central College between 2007 and 2011.