Cara Van Sant is the Director of Boise State University’s Venture College, where she helps students, faculty, staff, and community members turn ideas into real-world ventures. Born and raised in Boise, Cara is passionate about building Idaho’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating opportunities for hands-on learning and collaboration.

Before joining Boise State, Cara built a diverse career spanning the tech industry, government, and local startups. She serves on the board of Treasure Valley Women in Tech, coaches youth soccer, and proudly holds her favorite title, mom to two young daughters. When not at work (or on the soccer fields), you can find Cara in the mountains enjoying all that Idaho has to offer.