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Brandi Haraldson

Finance Operations Manager
Phone (605) 697-7475

Brandi is the Finance Operations Manager at the SDSU Foundation, joining the team in August 2025. Originally from Iroquois, SD, Brandi now lives in Harrisburg with her husband, Nick, and their two daughters, Elsie and Vera. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s degree in business economics. Before joining the Foundation, Brandi worked as a senior accountant at a healthcare software company. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing games, and traveling.

"My SDSU experience has shaped my life in so many unexpected and positive ways. I’m grateful for the chance to be part of the Foundation, where I can give back by helping create meaningful opportunities for the university and its students."

- Brandi Haraldson

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