Laura Anderson

Laura Anderson is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Big Ten Conference since July 2018, Laura has also held positions as Senior Vice President of Finance and Financial Controller within the same organization. Prior to this, Laura was a Senior Financial Advisor at ESI CONSULTANTS, LTD. from March 2009 to July 2018. Laura's leadership capabilities were demonstrated as President of the Board of Directors for the Junior League of Chicago from June 2008 to May 2010, where Laura oversaw a volunteer organization dedicated to empowering at-risk families, particularly women and girls. Laura began a career in audit and accounting at Arthur Andersen LLP from September 1994 to July 2001. Laura holds a BS degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earned between 1990 and 1994.