Jd and Laura Maresca

Laura Maresca, JD and SHRM-SCP, has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Laura currently holds the position of Vice President of Human Resources at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. In this role, they oversee a workforce of over 300 team members in both non-union and union positions.

Prior to their current position, Laura served as the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Inclusive Community at the University of Denver. Laura also worked as the Director of Equal Opportunity and Title XI at the university before their appointment as Vice Chancellor.

Laura has also established their own companies, Maresca, LLC & Employment Mediation Services, LLC, where they provided employment law and human resources consulting services to clients. These services include litigation management, counseling, policy and handbook review, training, coaching, and responding to government agency inquiries and charges of discrimination. Laura also conducted workplace investigations for employers when necessary.

In addition, Laura has served as in-house attorney support for employment law groups at Level 3 Communications and DaVita. Laura'sresponsibilities included providing advice and counseling on various HR matters, such as performance management, disability accommodation, terminations, and responding to EEOC and DOL charges.

Laura began their legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado before transitioning to the private sector, holding positions such as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Scottish Re, Director of Staffing & Senior Attorney at Qwest Communications, and Contract Attorney at Qwest Communications and DaVita.

Overall, Laura Maresca's work experience showcases their expertise in employment law, human resources, and inclusive community practices.

Laura Maresca, JD and SHRM-SCP, completed their Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law, where they studied from 1991 to 1994. Prior to that, they obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Mount St. Mary's University, although the specific years of their studies are not provided.

In addition to their degrees, Laura Maresca has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In May 2008, they earned the Senior Professional Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. Later, in July 2020, they acquired the credentials of Title IX Hearing Officer & Decision-Maker from the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA). In the same month, they also obtained the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). More recently, in September 2020, they attained the Inclusive Workplace Culture Specialty Credential from SHRM.