Kristen Mack

Biography

Kristen Mack is Vice President of Communications, MacArthur Fellows, and Partnerships for the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. She manages a comprehensive communications strategy designed to strengthen MacArthur’s reputation, the impact of the organizations it supports, and the communities we serve.

Kristen puts storytelling at the center of all of her work and is committed to identifying compelling narratives that amplify individual and collective voices. She oversees the MacArthur Fellows Program, the Foundation’s most well-recognized program, and manages institutional and executive communications. Kristen also leads MacArthur’s strategic thinking around institutional partnerships and collaborations.

Kristen serves on the boards of Chicago Sun-Times Media Inc.; Forefront, Illinois’ statewide association representing grantmakers and nonprofits; and The Communications Network.