About
Executive Director
Kimberly Prodan is the Executive Director of the Chicago Fashion Incubator (CFI). As Interim Executive Director, she is responsible for the overall operational management of the organization, while serving within the guidelines created by the Board of Directors.
Kimberly has been involved with the retail industry for over 10 years. She previously worked for Macy’s in Chicago as the Associate Planner for St John, Bridge, and Designer Apparel. She has also had experience working on the front lines of major department stores, recruiting retail talent, managing one of the largest cosmetics departments in the country, and buying and planning for women’s designer and bridge ready to wear. Kimberly was one of the buyers for the Chicago Designer Shop as Macy’s on State Street and panel member and judge for Macy’s Distinction in Design Event
Kimberly graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, MI with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is a member of the Junior League and part of the adjunct faculty at Columbia College in their AEMM department in Chicago.