Laura Nemecek-Harmelink

Laura Nemecek-Harmelink has extensive work experience in various financial and operational roles. Laura is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Residential Opportunities Inc. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Financial & Operating Officer at Autism Independence Initiative, where they created and implemented financial and operational strategies for a start-up non-profit organization. From 2016 to 2021, Laura worked as a Senior Management Executive at Hope Network, where they collaborated with executive directors to achieve strategic priorities and financial outcomes. Laura also held the position of Vice-President of Finance at a non-profit health care organization, where they managed financial operations and oversaw the production of financial reports. Additionally, Laura served as the Vice-President of Asset Management at Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore, where they supervised various teams and ensured the accuracy of financial documents. Laura has also held finance and operational positions at Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department, Kent County Health Department, Grand Rapids Township, and City of Ferrysburg. Overall, Laura has a strong background in financial management, budgeting, and operational efficiency.

Laura Nemecek-Harmelink's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Aquinas College - Grand Rapids. Laura also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance from Western Michigan University. Additionally, they have obtained a Fundraising Certification from the Center for Nonprofit Management in February 2022. The start and end years for each degree are not provided.