Laura Finney

Laura Finney, SHRM-SCP, CCMP, Prosci, MBA, is an experienced professional in the field of learning and development, talent management, and change management. Laura has held various leadership roles throughout their career, with a focus on developing and implementing effective training strategies and driving organizational improvements.

Most recently, Laura is working as a Senior Director of Learning and Development at Neudesic since March 2022.

Prior to that, they worked as a Principal Consultant at Vista Performance Group, where they provided personalized career development services and spearheaded training and change management strategies for various organizations, including CSAA Insurance Group, Allstate, and the University of Colorado.

From 2018 to 2020, Laura served as the Vice President of Learning and Development and Talent Management at Elevations Credit Union. In this role, they led a comprehensive overhaul of the enterprise learning strategy and played a key role in developing a competency-based leadership development program.

Before that, Laura was the Director of Global Learning and Development and Change Management at Western Union from 2013 to 2017. Laura successfully implemented training initiatives across the global workforce and focused on compliance, products, and services.

From 2010 to 2013, Laura worked as a Senior Manager of Training and Organizational Change Management at 3M. Laura collaborated with various stakeholders to create and distribute online learning resources for the implementation of motor vehicle department software solutions.

Earlier in their career, Laura served as Senior Talent Development and Knowledge Manager at NCC and Software Systems Training and Technical Communications Manager at DISH Network.

Overall, Laura Finney has a strong track record of driving successful learning and development initiatives, implementing change management strategies, and delivering high-impact training programs. Their expertise and certifications demonstrate their commitment to professional development and excellence in their field.

Laura Finney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Journalism from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Laura also completed their Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Laura Finney has obtained several certifications. Laura is certified as a Certified Change Management Professional™ (CCMP™) by the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Global), which they achieved in October 2021. Laura is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), having obtained this certification from SHRM in December 2020.

Furthermore, Laura Finney holds a Prosci Change Management Certification in the ADKAR Methodology from Prosci, which they obtained in August 2012. Lastly, they are a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, having acquired this certification from Gallup in December 2018.