Laina Zarek Durbin

Laina Zarek Durbin has had a diverse and extensive work experience. In 2006, they started their career as an Investment Banking Administration Manager at Thomas Weisel Partners, where they managed a team and maintained a database of banking deals. From 2010 to 2012, they worked as an Operations Manager at Brightpath Capital Partners, overseeing operations for a private equity fund.

In 2014, they founded LZD Consulting, a company that provides operational support to small businesses, social entrepreneurs, and non-profits. Additionally, they worked as an Operations Consultant for The Workers Lab, where they set up organizational systems and managed communications.

Throughout their career, Durbin has held several leadership positions. Laina served as the Chief of Staff at Fund good jobs., driving business and fund development, and as the Director of Administration & Strategic Projects at ICA Fund Good Jobs, where they coordinated work plans and managed staff.

Durbin has also been involved in the biotech and healthcare industry, working as the Director of Strategic Projects at StemExpress, where they led software implementation and system improvement projects. Laina later worked as the Interim Director of Project Management Office at SBM Management Services, LP, developing an internal project management office. Currently, they are working as an Operations Consultant at Tactogen, where they are involved in designing and implementing startup business processes and systems for a drug discovery and development company.

Overall, Durbin's work experience reflects their expertise in operations and project management, with a focus on supporting small businesses, social entrepreneurship, and using business as a force for social change.

Laina Zarek Durbin holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. No specific information is available regarding the start and end dates of their education at this institution.