Loralee Songer

Executive Director

Loralee Songer became Executive Director of the Avis Foundation on January 1, 2025 and prior to that served as Administrative Director for seven months. Loralee comes to the Avis Foundation after a 15-year career in higher education with a specialty in music performance. Her academic and performance career has allowed her to travel the world and develop a strong advocacy of the arts. She will continue to perform as opportunities arise. Loralee holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from Indiana University Executive Education at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Both Leland and LaRita had a lifelong impact on Loralee. From time spent with LaRita in the Boren home, to a treasured friendship with Leland in his later years, Loralee is honored to be involved in the philanthropic legacy of the Borens for which they were well known.