Chiara joined the Urban Alliance team in October 2016 as Development Associate and currently serves as Development Director. Previously, Chiara served as Major Gift Officer for PAWS Chicago, the city’s leading no-kill animal shelter. Before that, she worked for DePaul University as a Development Officer for four years. Chiara earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University and has a Master of Science in International Public Service from DePaul University.