Laura Bartroff

Laura Bartroff serves as the Director of Communications at the Portland Art Museum since June 2014, following a role as Marketing Communications Specialist. Previously, Laura held the position of PR and Marketing Manager for NW Film Center from June 2013 to May 2014 and directed marketing efforts for Oregon Children's Theatre from March 2007 to June 2013, overseeing marketing, promotion, and branding for the largest children's theater in Portland. Laura was also the Board President of the Portland Ultimate Flying-disc Foundation from January 2009 to January 2012, where responsibilities included managing an organizational merger and overseeing operations for an organization serving approximately 1,000 players annually. Earlier in Laura's career, management of national marketing and publicity initiatives occurred at Collectors Press from February 2003 to October 2006, and press plans were executed at Portland Opera from September 2000 to February 2003. Laura holds a B.A. in Journalism/Public Relations and Communications from the University of Oregon School of Journalism.