Dara Troutman

Dara Troutman came to the foundation in 2016 from the University of Nebraska, where she worked for nearly two decades, including 12 years as chief of staff in the Office of the President. Dara earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She believes strongly in the foundation’s mission to advance the university by building relationships, connecting donors’ visions with university goals and providing responsible stewardship of gifts.