Darla Berry

Darla Berry has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles within the field of fund development and communications. Darla began their career as the Annual Fund Director at Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri from 2000 to 2004. Darla then worked as the Capital Campaign Director at the Houston Symphony from 2004 to 2006. Darla then joined The Methodist Hospital System as the Development & Communications Project Manager from 2006 to 2008. Darla furthered their career as the Development Director at the Sustainable Food Center from 2008 to 2009. From 2009 to 2012, they worked as the Donor Services Manager at the Austin Film Society. Darla then joined The Menil Collection as the Manager of Development Services from 2012 to 2015. Darla subsequently worked at The Menninger Clinic as the Development Communications and Grants Manager from 2015 to 2016. Most recently, they served as the Vice President of Fund Development & Communications and Fund Development Officer at Avenue CDC from 2016 until the present.

Darla Berry attended the University of Mississippi from 1982 to 1986, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and German. Darla later pursued further education at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Sculpture. The exact years of their enrollment at Minnesota State University are not provided.