Emily Laser Mc Namara
About Emily Laser Mc Namara
Emily Laser McNamara is a Learning and Development professional at Two Sigma, where she coordinates senior-level working groups and manages various training initiatives. She holds a BA with Distinction in Foreign Affairs and a Master of Public Policy in Development Economics from the University of Virginia.
Work at Two Sigma
Emily Laser Mc Namara has been working at Two Sigma in the Learning and Development department since 2019. In her role, she coordinates several senior-level working groups and leads new hire orientation. She manages relationships with external vendors to support Learning and Development initiatives and oversees internal speaking series and workshops. Her efforts contribute to the professional growth and integration of employees within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Emily Laser Mc Namara holds a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at the University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, earning a Master of Public Policy with a focus on Development Economics and International Development from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she studied at the School for International Training, focusing on Rwanda: Post-Genocide Restoration and Peacebuilding in 2011.
Background
Prior to her current position at Two Sigma, Emily Laser Mc Namara worked at One Acre Fund as a People Operations Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and as a People Innovations Senior Associate from 2016 to 2018. She also served as a Content Manager in Learning & Development at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) from 2018 to 2019. Her diverse experience in human resources and development roles has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current responsibilities.
Professional Experience
Emily Laser Mc Namara has accumulated significant professional experience in Learning and Development. At One Acre Fund, she contributed to people operations and innovations, enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Her role at GLG involved managing content related to Learning and Development, which further developed her expertise in this field. This background supports her current initiatives at Two Sigma.