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Laura Meyer has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Laura currently holds the position of Senior Director of Development, Education and Human Sciences at KU Endowment since July 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Development, Social Welfare and Libraries at KU Endowment from October 2018 to July 2022.

Laura's previous experience includes working as the Director of Development & Outreach at Kansas Advocates for Better Care from August 2017 to October 2018, where they established and managed the development program. Laura served as the Director of Development at Unity World Headquarters at Unity Village from November 2016 to July 2017, where they led a six-person development team and managed major and planned gifts. Prior to that, they held the position of Development Officer at Unity World Headquarters at Unity Village from September 2006 to November 2016, where they secured significant donations and successfully completed capital campaigns.

Additionally, Laura briefly served as the Director of Development at Junior Achievement of Middle America from August 2011 to August 2012, and as the Director of Development at the Interstitial Cystitis Association from March 2004 to August 2006, overseeing national development activities. Laura also held the role of Director of Development at the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association from March 2002 to August 2004.

Laura's early career includes working as an International Marketing Analyst at Payless ShoeSource from 1996 to 2002.

Throughout their career, Laura has demonstrated expertise in development, major gifts, capital campaigns, donor acquisition, and relationship cultivation. Their work experience showcases their ability to lead teams, manage fundraising programs, and secure substantial donations for various organizations.

Laura Meyer has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in International Business from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Laura also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business with a focus on human resources and marketing from the University of Colorado Boulder.