Senior Director, Institutional Giving, John G. Shedd AquariumÂ
Eric brings more than 12 years of experience in leading fundraising, advocacy, political and social movement campaigns on behalf of human rights and environmental causes. Joining Shedd Aquarium in 2018 as Senior Director of Institutional Giving, Eric leads strategic initiatives dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world through corporate partnerships, government and foundation relations and cause marketing efforts. Today, Eric serves as a national Board member for Victory Institute, as a co-chair for the Emerging Leaders Circle at Equality Illinois and is actively involved in statewide and local political campaigns and social justice initiatives.