Tara Fitzpatrick
About Tara Fitzpatrick
Tara Fitzpatrick serves as the Director of Foundation Relations for Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Yale University, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in academia, she has previously worked in various roles at institutions such as Yale Law School, Sarah Lawrence College, and Mount Holyoke College.
Current Role at Yale University
Tara Fitzpatrick serves as the Director of Foundation Relations for Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Yale University. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the university's efforts to secure funding and support for various academic programs and initiatives within these disciplines. Her role involves building relationships with foundations and corporations to enhance resources for faculty and students.
Previous Experience at Yale Law School
Prior to her current role, Fitzpatrick worked at Yale Law School as the Director of Corporation and Foundation Relations from 2013 to 2018. In this position, she focused on developing partnerships with external organizations to support the law school's mission and programs. Her experience at Yale Law School provided her with insights into the unique funding needs of legal education.
Academic Background and Education
Fitzpatrick has an extensive academic background in history. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History from Yale University, completing her studies from 1980 to 1990. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in History from Columbia University, where she studied from 1979 to 1980. Her undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History, was obtained from Mount Holyoke College from 1974 to 1978.
Career at Mount Holyoke College
At Mount Holyoke College, Fitzpatrick held multiple roles over a span of 15 years. She served as the Director of Foundation Relations and Sponsored Research from 2011 to 2013, where she was responsible for managing relationships with funding organizations. Prior to that, she was the Director of Foundations and Corporations from 1998 to 2011, focusing on securing financial support for the college's initiatives.
Teaching Experience at Sarah Lawrence College
Fitzpatrick was an Assistant Professor of History at Sarah Lawrence College from 1985 to 1993. During her eight years in this role, she contributed to the academic development of students through teaching and mentoring in the field of history. Her experience in academia has informed her subsequent roles in foundation relations and development.