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  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
    • 2022 Smith Nature Symposium
    • All Events
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2022 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease: Nature and Art for Veterans
    • It's A W.I.N. - Programming for Community
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Mirja Spooner Haffner

Director of Development
​She/Her
​mspoonerhaffner
@brushwoodcenter.org
224.633.2424 ext. 6
Mirja Spooner Haffner is the Director of Development of Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods.   Mirja actively increases engagement of all constituents – donors, foundation and corporate funders, volunteers, program participants and all those who want to learn more about the mission and work of Brushwood Center - connecting art, nature and wellness.  Prior to joining Brushwood Center, Mirja spent her career working in the arts in New York City and was the Director of Development at the Neue Galerie New York.  Additionally, she worked in development at the Art Institute of Chicago raising capital funds for the Modern Wing.  Mirja is a member of the Founder’s Board at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago High School for the Arts.  Mirja holds a BA in American Studies from Barnard College/Columbia University.  Mirja loves all things related to the arts, exploring and traveling, and supporting mental health and wellness. 
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BRUSHWOOD CENTER AT RYERSON WOODS
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015
224.633.2424
info@brushwoodcenter.org

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  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
    • 2022 Smith Nature Symposium
    • All Events
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2022 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease: Nature and Art for Veterans
    • It's A W.I.N. - Programming for Community
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Partner
    • Volunteer & Job Opportunities
    • Our Sponsors
    • Shopping Cart