Abigail (Gendler) Laffey, Mph
About Abigail (Gendler) Laffey, Mph
Abigail (Gendler) Laffey, MPH, serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Elaborate, where she oversees annual budget forecasting and business operations. She has held various roles in health and operations management across notable organizations, including NYU Langone Health and Parsley Health.
Current Role at Elaborate
Abigail Laffey serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Elaborate, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing annual budget forecasting, business operations, and human resources processes. She oversees profit and loss management and provides monthly reporting to the C-Suite. Additionally, she leads strategic planning initiatives and the company-wide roadmap process, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Abigail Laffey held various roles in healthcare and operations. She worked at NYU Langone Health as a Project Associate from 2014 to 2016. She also served as the Director of Operations at Elaborate from 2022 to 2023. Her experience includes roles at Parsley Health, where she progressed from Executive Assistant to Clinical Operations Manager, and at Yale New Haven Health System as a Community Benefits Associate. Her diverse background includes internships at Blue Apron, The Food Trust, and Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.
Education and Expertise
Abigail Laffey earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Studies from Lehigh University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public health and operational management.
Professional Achievements
In her role as Senior Director of Operations at Elaborate, Abigail Laffey improved operational efficiency by over 50%. Her contributions to the organization include leading the strategic planning process and establishing metrics to track performance. Her ability to manage complex operations and drive efficiency has been a significant aspect of her career.
Internship Experience
Abigail Laffey has a history of internship experiences that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Culinary Operations Intern at Blue Apron and held roles at The Food Trust and Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. These internships provided her with insights into food systems and operations, enhancing her expertise in the field.