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Kate McKenzie

Former Staff

Director of Development through 2021 - 2026.

Economy & Business

Kate McKenzie's passion for journalism has led her to fundraise for it

Randy Eccles, Kate McKenzie

Kate McKenzie is the director of development at NPR Illinois. In this role, Kate is the chief fundraiser. Her background is from the editorial side of journalism, but the need has led her to find funding to inform the community.
Community Voices

NPR Illinois assesses the future of public media as Congress votes to cut CPB funding

Beatrice Bonner, Randy Eccles, Kate McKenzie

Community Voices addresses the recent cuts to CPB funding.