Laura Lopes
About Laura Lopes
Laura Lopes serves as the Executive Assistant to the Dean at the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston, a position she has held since 2016. She has extensive experience in various roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, including Human Resources Generalist and Business Analyst.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Laura Lopes serves as the Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2016. In her role, she coordinates resources to enhance office efficiency and manages personnel reviews across all departments within the college. Lopes also oversees the schedule and activities of student workers in the Dean's Office and collaborates with the Student Success Center on various projects and reports.
Previous Experience at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Before joining UMass Boston, Laura Lopes accumulated extensive experience at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. She worked in various roles including Executive Assistant, Business Analyst, Program Leader, Human Resources Generalist, and Communication Specialist from 1996 to 2011. Her tenure included responsibilities such as managing executive schedules, analyzing business processes, and leading programs aimed at improving organizational effectiveness.
Education and Professional Development
Laura Lopes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Stonehill College, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, she completed a Certificate Mid-Career Fellow program in Organizational Leadership at The Partnership, Inc. in 2010. This program lasted for 11 months and focused on developing leadership skills applicable in professional settings.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role, Laura Lopes is responsible for producing and maintaining a communications master calendar for the Dean's Office. She identifies fundraising opportunities and prepares final personnel review folios for submission to the Provost’s Office. Her ability to coordinate resources and manage office activities contributes to the overall efficiency of the Dean's Office.