Laquinta Jernigan

LaQuinta Jernigan has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. LaQuinta is currently a Chief Operating Officer at mdgroup since June 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Executive Vice President, North America at mdgroup from September 2019 to June 2022. Before that, LaQuinta held the position of Global Director, Business Development at mdgroup from July 2018 to September 2019. LaQuinta also worked as a Senior Director, Business Development at mdgroup from November 2016 to July 2018, where they focused on creating custom solutions for different organizations. LaQuinta started their career at mdgroup as a Director, Business Development from November 2015 to November 2016.

Before joining mdgroup, LaQuinta worked as a Business Development Manager at BCD Meetings & Events from May 2012 to November 2015. Prior to that, they held the role of Sales Associate at Universal Meeting Management, Inc. for a brief period from April 2012 to May 2012. Earlier in their career, LaQuinta worked as a Project Coordinator at Universal Meeting Management from April 2010 to April 2012. LaQuinta also gained experience as an Account Executive at SmartBlast.com from June 2007 to October 2009.

LaQuinta has also explored their passion as the Owner and Artistic Director at Turning Pointe Studio from January 2006 to June 2007. Prior to that, they worked in Grant Management at Champaign Unit 4 Schools from October 2005 to June 2007. LaQuinta began their career as a Community Relations Intern at Target from June 2004 to August 2004.

Throughout their career, LaQuinta has demonstrated their skills in business development, project coordination, and leadership roles, contributing to the growth and success of the organizations they have worked for.

LaQuinta Jernigan attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2001 to 2005, where they received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a focus on public relations. During the same period, they also attended the UNC School of Media and Journalism, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations. In 2021, they enrolled in Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business for Executive Education, specializing in Drug Development, Reimbursement & Regulation. The end year for their education at Duke University is not specified.