Laura Pederson

Laura Pederson (Durnin) is an operations and sourcing leader with over a decade of experience driving enterprise strategy and collaboration. They currently serve as the Senior Owned Brand Strategy and Operations Manager at Target, where they co-lead the integration of Target's Owned Brand Operating Model. Previously, they held various roles within Target, including Senior Sourcing Manager and Global Sourcing Analyst, where they successfully collaborated across teams to enhance vendor performance and streamline sourcing processes. Laura’s earlier experience includes positions at Victoria's Secret, Best Buy, and UnitedHealth Group, as well as volunteer work assisting Latino communities in job applications and resume writing. Laura earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas.