Northern Illinois University
Dara Little has extensive experience in research administration, currently serving as President Elect for the Society of Research Administrators International and as Associate Vice President for Research/Executive Director of Sponsored Programs at Northern Illinois University since 2006. Responsibilities include oversight of pre- and post-award areas and collaboration with the Vice President for Research on operations and development. Previous roles include Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships and various positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Minnesota, demonstrating a solid progression in research administration. Dara holds a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University and a degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato.