Laura Dills
About Laura Dills
Laura Dills serves as the Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked for 14 years, focusing on project monitoring and compliance through ICT4D tools. Additionally, she has been the President of Presentation Academy High School since 2018 and has a strong academic background with multiple degrees in English, Psychology, Development Management, and Business Administration.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Laura Dills has served as the Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality at Catholic Relief Services since 2010, focusing on East Africa. In this role, she has promoted the use of ICT4D tools, including Gateway, i-Forms, and mobile money, to enhance project monitoring and compliance. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Head of Programming from 2005 to 2008. During her tenure, she established the Madagascar Emergency Response Team to facilitate rapid multi-sectoral responses to crises.
Leadership at Presentation Academy High School
Since 2018, Laura Dills has held the position of President at Presentation Academy High School in the Louisville, Kentucky area. In this leadership role, she has been responsible for overseeing the school's operations and strategic initiatives, contributing to the educational environment and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Laura Dills earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology from Spalding University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Development Management from American University from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Regis University, studying from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in program quality and management.
Achievements in Program Development
Laura Dills led the development of a $38 million Development Food Assistance Program, showcasing her capability in managing large-scale initiatives. She established a multi-sectoral partnership with Villanova University, which provided technical assistance across various sectors, including WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). Dills has also maintained and formed innovative Public Private Partnerships in the WASH and vanilla sectors, enhancing collaborative efforts in these areas.