Laurie Bishop
About Laurie Bishop
Laurie Bishop serves as the Associate Director of Alumni Programs at the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School, where she focuses on supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem. With over 25 years of experience in various roles, she has a strong background in program management, business development, and education.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Laurie Bishop serves as the Associate Director of Alumni Programs at the Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting alumni, founders, builders, and investors with essential resources and opportunities. Since joining in 2022, she has been instrumental in fostering relationships within the entrepreneurial community.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Before her current position, Laurie Bishop held several roles in higher education. She worked as the Program Manager for Health Sciences Entrepreneurs at Northeastern University from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as the I-Corps Program Coordinator and Mentor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell for eight months in 2019. These positions allowed her to contribute to entrepreneurship education and support emerging entrepreneurs.
Professional Background in Business Development
Laurie Bishop has over 25 years of experience in various business roles. She worked at Verizon as a Corporate Account Manager in Global Accounts Enterprise Sales for 12 years. Later, she served as a Business Development Consultant at the International Entrepreneurship Center from 2017 to 2019. Her diverse background includes positions in customer service and event coordination, enhancing her skills in process improvement and customer relationship management.
Educational Qualifications
Laurie Bishop holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, where she studied from 1986 to 1991. She also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, completing her studies from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background supports her extensive career in entrepreneurship and business development.
Community Engagement and Mentorship
Laurie Bishop is actively involved in mentorship and community engagement within the entrepreneurial sector. She has participated in and mentored various entrepreneurship programs and competitions, demonstrating her commitment to education and innovation. Her efforts aim to support and nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs.