Christian McKenzie is the Director of Lofty Ventures, a giver-centric community on a mission to connect visionary people and fuel entrepreneurship and economic development—especially in Chicago. She began her career as a retail buyer, curating products for over 250 Macy’s stores. Then she transitioned into tech with companies like Meta and Pear (acquired by CustomInk). Wanting to make a bigger impact, she shifted her focus from supporting brands to investing in them—using her passion for emerging ideas to champion the next generation of founders.