AudraÌýBrickner
- Assistant Dean for Advancement
- COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, GRADUATE SCHOOLS, AND LIBRARIES
Audra has worked professionally in fund raising for nearly 25 years. From managing phonathons, to frontline development work in billion dollar campaigns, Audra has led teams to meet and exceed fundraising goals. Driven by a passion to empower philanthropists to make the most meaningful impact, she has connected donors with their purpose and personal values. Led by the belief that philanthropy done right is a whole lot of fun, she strives to build collaborative, engaged teams. During her career, she has been a vocal advocate for women in Advancement, with a focus on strategies to retain women in the workforce and achieve gender parity. She has also contributed to articles on sexual harassment in fundraising in CASE Currents, spoken at regional CASE conferences on dealing with inappropriate donors, and held workshops for teams about sexual harassment. She has held leadership positions at Purdue University, Colorado State University, Semester at Sea and World Pediatrics. Outside of work, Audra enjoys time with her husband (Trey) and their five children (ages 12-21), hiking the Colorado mountains, paddleboarding, and travelling globally.