Diocese of Grand Rapids
Annalise Laumeyer has a diverse work experience, starting in 2012 as a Multi-Media Journalist for WBPN/WTOM-7 & 4 News. Annalise then worked at WXMI-TV, holding various roles such as 4pm News Producer, 5pm News Producer, and Weekend Morning News Producer/Reporter. In 2014, Laumeyer became the Marketing Communications Coordinator for Catholic Schools before moving on to become the Director of Communications at the Diocese of Grand Rapids in 2016. In this role, they led the diocesan COVID-19 crisis team, developed and executed strategic marketing and communications plans, and supervised the Office of Communications team.
Annalise Laumeyer pursued their education from 2008 to 2012 at Central Michigan University. During this period, they completed their Bachelor of Applied Arts degree with a specialization in Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Diocese of Grand Rapids was established May 19, 1882 and originally consisted of much of the northern and western parts of the Lower Peninsula. Since 1971 the diocese comprises 11 counties of Western Michigan: Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Ottawa. The Diocese of Grand Rapids currently serves over 175,000 Catholics, 80 parishes, and 31 schools located within its 11-counties.