First Woman Leads Iowa College Foundation | Des Moines News

Tara K. Connolly just shattered a 74-year glass ceiling, becoming Iowa’s first female president of the Iowa College Foundation — and she’s already turning the page on the future of higher education in the state. Stepping into the role after Ed Finn’s retirement, Connolly brings a year of strategic leadership as president-elect, having helped overhaul the foundation’s mission, brand, and operations to fuel long-term growth under the bold new slogan: “Where the Future of Iowa Belongs.” With a legacy of supporting over 30,000 students across 21 independent colleges, she’s now laser-focused on expanding philanthropy, deepening corporate and foundation partnerships, and building scholarship programs that not only fund education but prepare Iowans for tomorrow’s workforce — one transformative opportunity at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4e7a1214eb8ceea