Conner Prairie
Barbara L. has extensive experience in strategic initiatives, research, and institutional advancement. With a background in journalism and library/information science, Barbara has held various leadership roles at organizations such as Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Butler University, University of Indianapolis, and Waukesha Public Library. Their responsibilities have included managing large projects, fundraising database management, and serving as a liaison between organizations and external community groups.
Conner Prairie
Spanning more than 1,000 wooded acres in central Indiana, Conner Prairie welcomes nearly 400,000 visitors of all ages annually. As Indiana’s first Smithsonian Institute affiliate, the museum, located in Fishers, Ind., offers nine outdoor, historically themed destinations and three indoor experiential learning spaces that combine history and art with science, technology, engineering and math to offer an authentic look into history that shapes society today.