Lydia Spettel

Lydia Spettel is an experienced events manager currently serving at the Ravinia Festival since March 2023, previously holding the role of Manager, Donor Engagement. Prior to this, Lydia worked at the Lyric Opera of Chicago from July 2021 to March 2023 as the Coordinator for the Women's Board and Ryan Opera Center Board. Additional experience includes a Campaign Intern position at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, a Learning Center Intern role at The Field Museum, and a Seasonal Development Assistant position at Ravinia Festival in 2019. Lydia also held various roles such as Member Services Associate at the Museum of Wisconsin Art and Pro Shop Staff at West Bend Country Club. Lydia began their career as an Honor Caddie at West Bend Country Club. Lydia holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University, earned between 2017 and 2020.