Presenter
Edna M. Togba
Chief Development Officer, Chicago Sinfonietta
Edna M. Togba is the Chief Development Officer at Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation’s most diverse and innovative orchestra, where she manages fundraising efforts for the organization including grant writing, event planning, solicitations, and volunteer board oversight. She is passionate about cultivating the next generation of leaders while championing racial equality in the visual and performing arts. After receiving a B.A. from Wesleyan University (College of Letters), Edna held several positions in New York, including as a photography instructor. Later, in Paris, she worked as an English teacher and artist’s assistant. She then completed an M.A. in Art History at Northwestern University, focusing on Contemporary Black Art. Prior to joining Chicago Sinfonietta, Edna worked at The HistoryMakers in Chicago and Human Rights Watch in Los Angeles and San Francisco. She is delighted to be back in her hometown where she enjoys practicing photography, attending art exhibitions and performances, exploring the lake, and roller skating.
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