Meredith Schaefer Joins Raue Center

Congratulations to Meredith Schaefer, who joins Raue Center as the director of institutional advancement.

Meredith Schaefer brings nearly 20 years of marketing and community relations experience to Raue Center For The Arts.

Welcome, Meredith Schaefer: Director of Institutional Advancement, Raue Center For The Arts.

Raue Center For The Arts welcomed Meredith Schaefer as the Director of Institutional Advancement. As a senior officer, she will be leading the Raue efforts in the areas of corporate sponsorships, community partnerships and marketing.

“As Raue Center celebrates its 20th year of providing the Arts for all, we are thrilled that Meredith has joined the team. Her tremendous experience, nearly 20 years of marketing and community relations experience will enhance our future and provide for generations to come,” said Tim Paul, Raue Center Board President.

Schaefer holds a B.A. in English from Loras College and is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Greater McHenry County. She has served on multiple boards and community organizations, most recently holding board positions with Assisi Animal Foundation, Elderwerks, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and Veterans Path to Hope (previously TLS Veterans).

In her role prior to joining the Raue Center, Schaefer worked with Shaw Media for 17 years in multiple community, advertising and marketing positions. She most recently served as Group Director of Marketing, Events and Promotions. 

“While the last year has been a challenge we look forward to re-emerging from COVID with renewed energies. Meredith is an essential team leader. She will no doubt have an enormous positive impact on the 30,000 families that participate with Raue Activities and all of McHenry County, said Richard Kuranda, Raue Executive Director.