Season 9 Episode 13:

Kristi Flanagan Villar: Fashion, Philanthropy, and the Power of Community Connection

Kristi Flanagan Villar is a visionary philanthropy executive with more than two decades of experience leading transformative fundraising initiatives in academic health systems and higher education. She has driven record-breaking campaigns, securing principal gifts of $20M–$35M, and forged national partnerships with organizations such as the PGA, NFL, US Bank, and Stand Up To Cancer.

As Vice President of Medicine & Health Enterprise at the University of Minnesota Foundation, Kristi expanded annual philanthropy from $99M to $172M and played a pivotal role in landmark gifts supporting cancer, pediatrics, aging, and infectious disease research. A recognized leader in capital campaigns, board management, and community engagement, she is known for cultivating high-performing teams and building a culture of philanthropy that advances health, research, and education.

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