Lena McDonagh

Lena McDonagh serves as the Director of Advancement Communications at New Mexico State University Foundation since June 2022 and is the Owner and Creative Director at DesignHaus11, Inc. since January 2011. Lena has extensive experience in creative and marketing roles, including positions such as Sr. Design Consultant and Creative Director at Lincoln Park Zoo, Director of Creative and Marketing at the Chicago Sun-Times, and Business Manager - Marketing at St. Jude League. Prior experience includes significant roles at the Chicago Cubs, including Director of Publications & Creative Services, as well as positions at Chicago Tribune Media Group and HOY Newspaper. Lena holds a Master's degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts with a focus on Graphic Design from the University of Illinois Chicago.