The American Craft Council is pleased to announce Andrea Satter as its new director of development. Satter has more than two decades of experience in fundraising, relationship management, sales, and recruiting, and most recently served as a development officer at the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota. She has also served as a development director for Genesys Works, development manager for Coffee House Press, and development director for Free Arts Minnesota.

Andrea’s strengths lie in strategic outreach, relationship building, and establishing partnerships in the business community. She looks forward to effectively connecting with ACC’s strategic partners. She is a successful project leader, facilitator, trainer, public speaker, event planner, and community collaborator with diverse audiences. Andrea’s commitment to equity and inclusion leads to deepened opportunity for building long-term connections.  

"Throughout my career, I have put my time and talent toward organizations that increase diversity and advance opportunity for individuals to thrive in positive, supportive, and creative environments," Satter says. "I am honored to join the talented team at the American Craft Council to build a better world for makers – those who experience their craft, and those who make the work possible."

Andrea is also an avid reader and active community volunteer serving on the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Council on Foundations and the Rondo Days Community Celebration. In 2017 she completed an Associate in Arts degree in philosophy. She is excited by ACC’s mission and vision and being a partner in the opportunities ahead.