Laura Kee Wilson (Bernsohn)

Laura Kee Wilson (Bernsohn) has extensive experience in community and economic development. Laura Kee served as the Executive Director of Lumber City Development Corporation since June 2021. In this role, they administered and implemented over $5 million in municipal grants and leveraged $4.8 million in loans and $4.6 million in grants to attract over $35 million in private investment. Laura Kee also implemented various community and economic development programs and built partnerships with key stakeholders to meet revitalization goals.

Prior to their role at Lumber City Development Corporation, Laura worked at the City of North Tonawanda as the Community Development Director. Laura Kee started in June 2021 and their duties are not specified.

Laura also served as a Planning & Development Specialist at Lumber City Development Corporation from December 2014 to June 2021. In this role, they served as a liaison for the City of North Tonawanda for grant applications and assisted in leveraging funding for various programs.

Before joining Lumber City Development Corporation, Laura worked as a Planning and Research Specialist at Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency from April 2013 to December 2014. Laura Kee coordinated HUD compliance, administered state and federal grants, and prepared grant applications.

Laura's earlier experience includes working as a Project Assistant at P2 Collaborative Of Western New York, an Office Assistant at Cantor, Lukasik, Dolce, Panepinto law firm, and an Intern at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Morgantown Planning Department, and Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc.

Laura Kee Wilson (Bernsohn) began their education in 2005 at West Virginia University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography. Laura Kee successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 2009.

In 2010, Laura enrolled in the University at Buffalo to further their education. Over a period of two years, from 2010 to 2012, they pursued a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MUP) degree with a specialization in Community Development/Urban Management and Economic/International Development.

Based on the provided information, Laura Kee Wilson (Bernsohn) has a Bachelor's degree in Geography from West Virginia University and a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning with a specialization in Community Development/Urban Management and Economic/International Development from the University at Buffalo.