Through this three-part series, we’ve been highlighting the strong partnership and connection between Coburn Place Safe Haven and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. One of those connections is executive master’s alumna Julia Kathary, who serves as the executive director of Coburn Place. Since she was a child, Kathary was involved in clubs and social… Read more »
People come to the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy from all different walks of life. Dr. Kathi Badertscher worked as a broker in corporate insurance for 26 years. “It was really good for a long time; I traveled, met people, and learned a lot,” she said. About 12 years ago, she began re-thinking what she… Read more »
Introducing Pamela Clark, the well-known and well-loved director of student services and admissions at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Educational background: B.A. Elementary Education, University of Evansville; M.S. Adult Education, Indiana University; Certificate of Distance Education, Indiana University Work experience: 4-H, Ivy Tech Community College, various admissions and advising roles with IUPUI University College,… Read more »
Educational experience: B.A. History, Minnesota State University-Moorhead; M.A. Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University at IUPUI; Ph.D. Higher Education Administration, Indiana University Bloomington Previous experience: School of Liberal Arts – IUPUI. “I worked in fundraising there for 19 years. I started as a development intern and rose to become the associate dean for development in external affairs…. Read more »
Marissa Nielsen, M.A. ’16, knew she wanted to do something fulfilling and meaningful for her career, but wasn’t sure what. Her communications degree from Spring Arbor University in Michigan first led to a job with a local newspaper, but she soon found her true passion when she connected with her local community foundation’s board president… Read more »