Laura Peabody-Park

Laura Peabody-Park has over 30 years of experience in information technology management. Laura most recently served as the Director of Information Technology at Guide Dogs for the Blind, where they managed technology staff and operations, aligned IT with organizational goals, and led a strategic initiative to modernize technology. Prior to this, Laura was the Chief Information Officer for the City of Walnut Creek, where they oversaw all IT services and implemented cost-effective systems. Laura also held the same position at the City of Fairfield, managing IT division and providing services to various business units. Laura began their career at the Naval Regional Medical Command, where they headed the Systems Division and supervised 24/7 hospital computer operations.

Laura Peabody-Park's education history includes attending the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business in 2001 for the CIO Leadership Program. Prior to that, they pursued an MBA in Information Systems from Golden Gate University from 1988 to 1990. Laura completed their undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley from 1978 to 1981, earning a BA in Economics. Laura has also obtained additional certifications, including a Salesforce Certified Administrator (SCA) from Salesforce in 2019 and an ITIL Version 3 Foundation certification from EXIN. Apart from these formal education experiences, there is a mention of Leadership Contra Costa, but no specific details are provided regarding the degree or field of study.