The Henry Ford
Crista Da Via currently serves as the Manager of Advancement Services and Annual Giving at The Henry Ford, leading the Annual Fund program and overseeing unrestricted contributions along with gift stewardship functions. Prior experience includes roles as Campaign Manager and Research and Donor Stewardship Coordinator, where responsibilities encompassed donor research, recognition, and support for institutional advancement activities. Crista's tenure at CEW+ involved managing annual giving and donor stewardship, while previous positions at the University of Michigan included administrative support and event planning. Early career experiences included customer service at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and research assistance at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. Crista Da Via holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Michigan.
The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our vision is that The Henry Ford will be a nationally recognized destination and force for fueling the spirit of American Innovation, invention and entrepreneurship and inspiring a can-do culture.