Laura Roberts

Laura Roberts has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Director, Corporate Leadership at Jobs for the Future (JFF), where they have been employed since April 2022. Prior to this, Laura served as the Director, Corporate Leadership at JFF from March 2019 to April 2022. In 2021, they participated in The Coaching Fellowship program as a Fellow, contributing to social change initiatives. Earlier in their career, Laura held positions such as Head of Programs, Workforce at FSG from February 2018 to March 2019, and Program Officer, U.S. Jobs & Economic Opportunity at The Rockefeller Foundation from June 2015 to February 2018. Laura also worked as the Global Programs Manager at Girl Rising from August 2013 to June 2015, managing research, strategy, and design for the organization's programs. Laura has held other roles, including Campaign Consultant at Hudson TG, Project Associate at Foundation Rwanda, and Immigration Paralegal at Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP. Laura started their career as a Research Assistant at New York University Department of Politics.

Laura Roberts earned their MPA in International Development from the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, completing their studies from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, they participated in the Semester In Washington Program at The George Washington University in 2010. Laura also studied abroad at the University of London but did not specify the duration. Laura obtained their Bachelor's degree in Comparative Politics from New York University.