As Development Associate, Mason plays a key role in advancing the Alliance’s fundraising efforts by providing critical administrative and operational support. He oversees the entry of mailed, digital, and third-party donations, produces tax acknowledgment letters, and manages donor correspondence.
Originally from Olathe, Kansas, Mason moved to Chicago in 2016 and has since developed a deep appreciation for Lake Michigan. He is passionate about equitable access to clean, healthy water for both communities and the local wildlife that depend on the Great Lakes. Driven by the mission of the Alliance, Mason is excited to collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to making an impact.
Mason graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary, Urban, and Pop Music in 2020. Mason enjoys attending The Art Institute of Chicago and The Shedd Aquarium in his spare time and hiking along the lakefront in the spring and summer. In addition, he is an active musician playing shows around Chicago, Indiana, Wisconsin, and the broader Midwest region.