Laurie Pumper

Laurie Pumper has a diverse work experience spanning from 1977 to 2019. Laurie began their career as a student volunteer/news reporter at WMMR Radio. Laurie then worked as an administrative assistant at the Omaha Board of Realtors from 1985 to 1987 and at the Anoka County Association of Realtors from 1988 to 1989. In 1990, Laurie joined Ewald Consulting as the Communication Director and Chief Editor. Laurie provided services to the Women's Health Leadership TRUST, a client of Ewald Consulting, as the Executive Director from 2014 to 2019. Laurie also oversaw the work of the staff team and collaborated with the TRUST's Board of Directors, Governance Committee, and Marketing Communications Committee.

Laurie Pumper's education history includes obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota. Laurie attended the university from 1977 to 1982.

In addition to their formal education, Laurie has also obtained various certifications throughout their career. These certifications include "Taking Charge of Your Leadership Conversations," "Understanding and Prioritizing Data Privacy," "Skills for Inclusive Conversations," "Master the Strategies, Methods, and Metrics of Champion Marketers," "Advocating for Change in Your Organization," "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," "Confronting Racism, with Robin DiAngelo," "Fighting Gender Bias at Work," "Learning to Write Marketing Copy," "Social Media Marketing Trends," "UX Design: 3 Creating Personas," "Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise," "Marketing Your Event," and "Microsoft Teams Essential Training." These certifications were obtained from LinkedIn in various months and years, with the most recent being in August 2021.

Additionally, Laurie obtained the Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification from ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership in 1995. Laurie also obtained the same certification from the American Society of Association Executives, although the specific month is unavailable.