Guide Dogs for the Blind
Laura Fulda has extensive experience in the fields of donor communications, community development, marketing, and public relations. Laura is currently working as the Director of Donor Communications at Guide Dogs for the Blind since 2020. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Community Development at Child Advocates of Silicon Valley from 2015 to 2020. In this role, they managed the marketing, development, and volunteer recruitment functions. Before that, Laura worked as a Capital Campaign Consultant at Guide Dogs for the Blind in 2014-2015. Laura also held the position of Vice President of Marketing & Development at East Bay SPCA from 2011 to 2014, where they were responsible for overseeing all marketing, PR, and development programs. Laura has also served as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Humane Society Silicon Valley from 2003 to 2011, where they directed PR and communications campaigns, and produced various outgoing communications. Prior to that, they worked as a Principal at DD&K Communications from 2001 to 2003, managing investor and public relations campaigns for high-tech companies. Laura has also held roles in investor relations at NETGEAR and Beyond.com. Laura began their career as a News Director, Reporter, Producer, and Anchor at Public Radio from 1983 to 1994.
Laura Fulda completed their MA in Telecommunications Management at Ohio University from 1991 to 1992. Laura also pursued a degree in General Fine Arts with a focus on Radio and Television, Speech Communication, and Music at the University of Arizona.
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Guide Dogs for the Blind
Established in 1942, GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in North America and continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. GDB receives no government funds. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 12,500 teams have graduated from our program, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field currently. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.