HomeSafe Florida
Laura Golden Barker, CFP®, has a comprehensive work experience in various roles and organizations. In 2006, they started as a Production Intern at ABC NEWS-20/20 & PRIMETIME. From 2007 to 2013, they worked at Independent Portfolio Consultants, Inc. as a Consultant, where they provided financial advice and developed client proposals.
In 2013, Laura joined the American Red Cross as a Major Gifts Officer, working closely with donors to secure major financial contributions. Laura then moved to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation in 2016, initially serving as the Senior Director of Development before being promoted to Executive Director of Development in 2020. Their responsibilities included leading development efforts and fundraising initiatives.
Most recently, Laura assumed the role of Chief Philanthropy Officer at HomeSafe Florida in March 2021. In this position, they oversee philanthropic activities and strategies. It is evident that Laura has a strong background in development, fundraising, and financial consultancy, making their a well-rounded professional in the field.
Laura Golden Barker, CFP®, completed their education at several institutions. From 1989 to 2003, they attended Pine Crest School, where they pursued their secondary education. In 2003, they enrolled at Amherst College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 2007. During their time at Amherst College, Laura also participated in a semester abroad program in Barcelona through IES Abroad in 2006. There, they studied Spanish and History. Additionally, Laura holds a certification as a Certified Financial Planner, although specific details about this certification, including the institution and the year obtained, are not provided.
HomeSafe Florida
Since 1979, HomeSafe is a nationally accredited non-profit organization protecting Palm Beach County’s and South Florida’s most vulnerable residents – victims of child abuse and domestic violence. Our mission: Creating safer, more productive lives for infants, children and families. Through its results-driven approach, HomeSafe has grown into a leading provider of prevention and intervention services, serving more than 16,000 infants, children and families each year. Today, HomeSafe offers comprehensive programs including: •Healthy Beginnings, funded by Children Services Council of Palm Beach County, helping: ◦identify and prevent child abuse and neglect ◦promote healthy births ◦ensure children are ready and eager to learn by kindergarten •Independent Living Housing Program (Pond Place) - Opening in August 2016, this program will provide safe, affordable housing for clients who have "aged out" of group home foster care. •Residential Group Care, providing abused children with comprehensive therapeutic services to treat severe trauma •SafetyNet, providing immediate intervention and prevention services to victims of domestic violence and their children Learn more at our website: http://www.helphomesafe.org