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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…
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