Dakota Atley

Dakota Atley is an experienced fundraising professional currently serving as the Director of Foundation Operations at El Camino Health since October 2021. Previously, Dakota held the position of Vice President of Foundation Operations at Connecticut Children's from October 2017 to October 2021, where responsibilities included collaborating with leadership to develop fundraising strategies and revitalizing the Annual Giving program. Prior to that role, Dakota was the Assistant Vice President for Development & Operations at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children from January 2014 to October 2017, overseeing various departments and ensuring the alignment of fundraising efforts with organizational goals. Dakota holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Western Connecticut State University and a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the University of Wisconsin - AHP | Madison Institute.