About Roberta

A graduate of the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU Indianapolis, Roberta holds a Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies and a Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in nonprofit management. Roberta has served the Foundation in various capacities since 2002 and has been president since 2016. In this role, she sets strategic direction, partners closely with the board of directors, works with a portfolio of donors, and cultivates a high‑engagement organizational culture that supports staff and board success. In 2025, Roberta was honored with the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Indiana Chapter.

Where did you receive your first Library card?

Stanford Free Library, Stanfordville, NY (The building was designed by Stanfordville resident and architect Alfred Butts, who invented Scrabble.)

What’s your favorite way to use the Library?

The Library’s abundant collection of downloadable audio books keeps me entertained while driving, cleaning and cooking, making these chores more pleasant! Reference USA and ProQuest Newsstand are my go-to databases for fundraising research. I also love letting our supporters know when their high school yearbooks are part of the Library’s Digital Indy collection. Seeing their yearbooks online helps them reminisce and connect to the Library in an unexpected way.