Edie Wester is a skilled Development Associate currently working at Peoria Symphony Orchestra since July 2024, following a similar role at Quad City Symphony Orchestra from June 2021 to July 2024. Previous experience includes positions as a Writer for Eyes of the Crowd, where Edie contributed to a music publication, and as a Writer and Producer for The Melody, focusing on podcast curation and promotion. Edie has served as a Classical Music Librarian at TriStates Public Radio and an Audio Visual Technician at Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication. Additional roles include Marketing Director at Macombsquare.com, President of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University, and a volunteer position at McDonough County Democratic Headquarters. Edie holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Business from Western Illinois University, earned in 2021.