Karly Winter

Karly Winter

Karly works as the Operations and Compliance Manager at the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) where she contributes to the efficient operation of the SDCF by providing structure and oversight to fund administration. Karly uses her legal background to ensure SDCF’s compliance with applicable standards and safeguard donor intent.

Previously, Karly spent several years in her hometown of Aberdeen as a prosecutor, first as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Aberdeen, followed by eight years as a Deputy State’s Attorney for Brown County. In 2018, Karly was named Prosecutor of the Year for the South Dakota DUI and Drug Courts. She also taught criminal justice classes as an adjunct professor at Presentation College.

Karly is a board member of the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation. She and her husband are avid travelers, seeking out interesting and historical stops wherever they go. She is also a 2022 graduate of Leadership South Dakota and has continued her involvement post-graduation.