Anna McDonald

Anna McDonald serves as the Executive Director of TRIO Programs at Avila University since January 2011, overseeing federally funded initiatives that support first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students, while securing over $9 million in competitive grants. Additional roles include serving as Treasurer at Indian Heights United Methodist Church, managing financial operations, and holding various positions in TRIO programs and education, including Director of TRIO Programs and Upward Bound at Indian Heights and Upward Bound Academic Coordinator at Creighton University. Anna's educational background includes a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Avila University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Creighton University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Midland University.