ÂÜÀòÂÒÂ×

Laurie Barene is an experienced professional in advertising sales, marketing, and community relations, currently serving as the Advertising Sales Manager at the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce since July 2020. In this role, Laurie generates targeted lead lists and effectively converts a significant portion of them, while also nurturing member relationships. Previous positions include Campaign Director and Partnership Development Specialist at Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center, where Laurie planned and executed capital campaigns and managed donor relations, and Development Director at Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County, overseeing annual strategic plans and marketing communications. Laurie's consulting experience includes management of marketing budgets and enhancing company reputations, alongside a background in business development at Cox Media, where Laurie built client relationships across various industries. Laurie holds a degree from UC Santa Barbara, completed between 1984 and 1988.