Laura Lopez

Laura Lopez serves as the Executive Director at the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association since July 2011, where leadership of the Kansas City Go Red For Women fundraising campaign has generated over $700,000 for crucial research and education during the 2013-2014 campaign. Previous roles include Director of Go Red For Women at Swope Health Services (2010-2011), Fund Development Manager at UCP of Greater Kansas City (2007-2010), Director of Development at Avila University (2005-2007), Annual Fund Director at The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce (2004-2005), and Membership Coordinator. Academic credentials include a Master of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from Park University (2004-2008) and a Bachelor's degree in Communication & Sociology from Pittsburg State University (1999-2003), complemented by a high school diploma from Bishop Miege High School (1995-1999).