Conner Prairie
Jennifer Sommers, CFRE, is currently serving as the Associate Vice President - Development at Conner Prairie. Prior to this, Jennifer held the position of Vice President & Chief Development Officer at Herron Classical Schools. Throughout their career, Jennifer has demonstrated expertise in raising operational support, managing quality outcomes, and securing significant donations for various organizations. Additionally, Jennifer is actively involved in various task forces and committees within their companies. Jennifer holds a Master of Public Management and a Bachelor of Science in Public and Environmental Affairs from Purdue University Fort Wayne.
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.