Laura Abram
About Laura Abram
Laura Abram serves as the Sr. Director of External Affairs at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, where she has worked since 2021. With over 25 years of experience in high-tech and solar industries, she specializes in permitting, real estate, interconnection, and public affairs for utility-scale project development.
Work at Leeward Renewable Energy
Laura Abram serves as the Senior Director of External Affairs at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's efforts in utility-scale project development. Her responsibilities include leadership in permitting, real estate, interconnection, and public affairs, which are crucial for advancing renewable energy initiatives in the United States.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
Before joining Leeward Renewable Energy, Laura Abram held several key positions in corporate communications. She worked at Tessera as the Director of Corporate and Marketing Communications from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, she served as the Director of Project Execution and Public Affairs at First Solar from 2011 to 2021, where she focused on project management and stakeholder engagement in the solar sector.
Background in High-Tech and Solar Industries
Laura Abram has over 25 years of experience in both high-tech and solar industries. She has held various roles that have equipped her with a deep understanding of corporate communications and project execution. Her career includes positions at Dust Networks as Director of Corporate Marketing and National Semiconductor as Director of Employee Communications, contributing to her extensive expertise in these fields.
Education and Expertise
Laura Abram earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Sonoma State University. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in effective communication strategies, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles across different industries.