Laura C. Budke
About Laura C. Budke
Laura C. Budke serves as the Vice President of Talent Management and Development at PatientPoint®, bringing extensive experience in learning and development from her previous roles at PwC and dunnhumby. She holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Design from the University of Florida and specializes in Human-Centered Design, Organizational Design, and Performance Consulting.
Current Role at PatientPoint
Laura C. Budke serves as the Vice President of Talent Management and Development at PatientPoint®, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent management strategies and fostering employee development within the organization. Prior to this, she was the Vice President of Learning and Development at PatientPoint® from 2021 to 2024, where she contributed to the design and implementation of learning initiatives.
Previous Experience at PwC
Laura C. Budke worked at PwC for a total of six years in various managerial roles. She served as a Senior Manager in Live Learning and Design from 2015 to 2017 and then as a Senior Manager in Live Design and Development from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she held the position of Advisory Manager for Learning and Development Project Management and Implementation from 2014 to 2015. Her roles involved overseeing learning initiatives and project management within the firm.
Board Membership at YMCA Camp Ernst
Since 2024, Laura C. Budke has been a Board Member at YMCA Camp Ernst in Kentucky, United States. In this capacity, she participates in strategic planning and governance to support the camp's mission and programs, contributing her expertise in organizational development and management.
Education and Expertise
Laura C. Budke holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Curriculum and Instructional Design from the University of Florida. She has expertise in Human-Centered Design, focusing on solutions tailored to user needs. Additionally, she specializes in Organizational Design and Change Management, aligning organizational structures with strategic goals, and has a strong background in Performance Consulting, aimed at improving employee performance to meet business objectives.
Previous Roles at dunnhumby
Laura C. Budke worked at dunnhumby from 2010 to 2014 in various capacities. She served as an Organization Engagement Consultant for one year and later as the US Director of Learning and Development for three years. In these roles, she focused on enhancing employee engagement and developing learning strategies to support organizational objectives.