Laura Avella
About Laura Avella
Laura Avella is the Senior Division Director of Development Administration at NYU Langone Medical Center, with a background in legal and financial services.
Current Position at NYU Langone Medical Center
Laura Avella holds the position of Senior Division Director, Development Administration at NYU Langone Medical Center. She has been in this role since 2016. Her responsibilities involve overseeing the development administration functions and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives for the medical center.
Former Role at Citi
Before joining NYU Langone Medical Center, Laura Avella worked at Citi. She served as Vice President & Managing Paralegal in the ICG Litigation and Regulatory Investigations department from 2004 to 2014. During her decade-long tenure, she managed various litigation and regulatory matters, contributing to the legal team’s efforts in New York, NY.
Previous Employment at Smith Barney
Laura Avella was employed at Smith Barney as a Registered Sales Assistant. She worked there from 2003 to 2004. Her role at Smith Barney involved providing support to sales operations and ensuring smooth execution of client transactions.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Avella pursued her higher education at the University of Richmond, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies & French in 1970. She furthered her studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Art History in 1970. Her academic background reflects a broad and diverse set of interests and expertise.