Barbara Steffen

Barbara Steffen is a seasoned financial services professional currently serving as the Senior Financial Services Administrator at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, a position held since May 2008. In this role, Barbara leads the financial resource support for staff and clients, develops and delivers training sessions on finance policies, and coordinates donor relations. Previously, Barbara worked as an Executive Administrative Associate, where responsibilities included maintaining prospect analysis, preparing financial data, and administering scholarship processes, while fostering relationships with donors and campus partners. Additionally, Barbara owned The Mad Batter, creating custom sugar cookies from February 2017 to December 2022, focusing on client customization and satisfaction.