Audra Schuler

Audra Schuler is a seasoned event management professional with extensive experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Advancement Events at DePaul University since March 2022, Schuler has a proven track record in developing and executing strategic event planning initiatives. Prior roles include managing event services at SmithBucklin and holding various positions in special events at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Loyola University Chicago, where leadership in alumni engagement and donor cultivation was emphasized. Earlier roles at The University of Chicago encompassed coordination of career development programs and logistics for signature events, showcasing a strong foundation in event management since 2005. Schuler holds a BA in Sociology and Psychology from St. Ambrose University.