Laura Washburn
About Laura Washburn
Laura Washburn serves as the Managing Director of Strategic Communications at Share Our Strength, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in strategic communications, she has held various roles within the organization and has a background in political science from Boston University.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Laura Washburn serves as the Managing Director of Strategic Communications at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's communication strategies and initiatives. Her leadership focuses on unifying cross-functional teams to achieve strategic communication goals. Based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, she has contributed to the organization's mission of ending childhood hunger through effective communication.
Previous Experience at Share Our Strength
Prior to her current position, Laura Washburn held several roles at Share Our Strength, including Director of Strategic Communications from 2016 to 2020, Interim Chief Communications and Marketing Officer from 2019 to 2020, and Senior Communications Manager from 2011 to 2013. She also served as Associate Director of Program Communications from 2013 to 2016. Throughout her tenure, she developed and implemented communication strategies that supported the organization's objectives.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Washburn completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Boston University, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, she attended The Lawrenceville School from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in communication and political dynamics, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Before Share Our Strength
Before joining Share Our Strength, Laura Washburn worked at New Century Financial as a Government Affairs Associate from 2004 to 2006. She also served as Managing Director at Chlopak, Leonard, Schechter & Associates from 2006 to 2011. These positions contributed to her expertise in strategic communications and government affairs, enhancing her capabilities in managing communications for nonprofit organizations.
Expertise in Strategic Communications
Laura Washburn possesses executive-level experience in strategic communications, with a focus on talent cultivation, budget administration, and operational efficiency. She has a proven track record of creating award-winning integrated campaigns that raise awareness and drive revenue for national nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, she is skilled in facilitating effective brainstorming sessions and results-oriented meetings.