Laura Stinson Pitts

Laura Stinson Pitts has a diverse and extensive work experience in the education sector. Laura has held various roles throughout their career, starting in 2002 as a Senior Director at SCORE! Educational Centers (Kaplan). Laura then worked at Kaplan Higher Education, where they served as a Director of Admissions, Director of Operations, and later as a Campus President. During their tenure as a Campus President at Kaplan College, Vista, they successfully managed a large campus, overseeing 80 employees and 600 students and achieving above-average student retention and placement outcomes.

In 2015, Laura joined Education Corporation of America (Acquired Kaplan) as a Campus President and continued to deliver excellent results in terms of student outcomes and revenue budget. Laura then transitioned to a role as an Independent Consultant - Facilities Coordinator at Kaplan Higher Education in 2019, where they coordinated stakeholders in school liquidation projects, negotiated contracts, and reduced expenses through charitable donations.

Laura also gained experience at MiraCosta College as a Project Consultant, where they assisted in creating a hands-on professional learning event for faculty, focusing on data-driven approaches to improve student retention and success metrics. Lastly, they joined the Carlsbad Educational Foundation in 2019, initially as the Director of Operations and Educational Programs, then as the Interim Chief Executive Officer, and recently as the Chief Executive Officer.

Overall, Laura Stinson Pitts' work experience showcases their expertise in education management, operations, program development, and leadership.

Laura Stinson Pitts received their Bachelor's degree in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan. Laura attended the university from 1998 to 2002. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from Purdue Global. Laura earned their MBA degree from 2009 to 2011.