Laura Pearson
About Laura Pearson
Laura Pearson serves as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Training at Boys Hope Girls Hope, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation within nonprofit organizations.
Current Role at Boys Hope Girls Hope
Laura Pearson serves as the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Training at Boys Hope Girls Hope since 2020. In this role, she manages the Scholar Salesforce Database and oversees outcomes data and impact evaluation efforts. She directs the Performance Management Tool and Process, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation practices are implemented. Additionally, she leads network training initiatives and manages The Vatterott Training Institute Learning Management System (LMS).
Previous Experience at Boys Hope Girls Hope
Before her current position, Laura Pearson worked at Boys Hope Girls Hope as the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager from 2017 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the organization's monitoring and evaluation strategies, focusing on enhancing program effectiveness in the Greater St. Louis Area.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Pearson earned her Master’s Degree in Public Affairs and Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia's Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs, completing her studies from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Missouri State University, where she studied Religious Studies and French, graduating in 2011.
International Experience with UNICEF and Peace Corps
Laura Pearson has international experience, having worked as a UNICEF Education Officer in Cameroon for seven months in 2014 through a partnership with the Peace Corps. Additionally, she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon from 2011 to 2014, where she engaged in community development and educational initiatives.
Research and Academic Roles
Laura Pearson has held academic positions, including a role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Institute of Public Policy at the University of Missouri from 2015 to 2016. She also worked at Missouri State University as a Study Away Office Worker from 2010 to 2011, gaining valuable experience in educational support services.