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Laura Edwards



Westminster, Maryland 21157

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 Laura Edwards
 Laura Edwards

A strategic leader with 25+ years of experience transforming organizations through effective governance, financial stewardship, and cultural change. Expertise spans executive leadership, board management, P&L oversight, and implementing enterprise-wide transformation programs. Proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence across global organizations.

Key strengths include:
Leading organizational transformation and compliance initiatives
Financial management, budgeting, and P&L responsibility
Developing and managing boards and leadership teams
Designing and delivering professional training programs
Building sustainable change management frameworks
Strategic planning and fiscal oversight

Has served in executive roles including VP of Services, Chief Marketing Officer, Executive Vice President, and Managing Director for global organizations. Experienced in mergers & acquisitions, international business development, and strategic growth initiatives. Successfully managed multi-million dollar budgets and complex financial operations. A dedicated mentor, speaker, author, and child advocate committed to fostering organizational excellence and ethical leadership in the nonprofit sector.