Village of Orland Park, Illinois
Laura Huber is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and therapeutic recreation. Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager for the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, since May 2022, and as a Sales Associate for TJ Maxx, Laura has previously held roles such as Activities Director at Lexington Health Network, where responsibilities included enhancing resident quality of life and managing activity aides, and Project Manager at Little City Foundation, overseeing community living arrangements for adults with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, experience as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Las Cruces Public Schools and a Behavior Counselor at Glenoaks Therapeutic Day School underscores a strong background in supporting individuals with disabilities. Laura holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation from Illinois State University and a Cybersecurity Certificate from Northwestern University.
Village of Orland Park, Illinois
The Village of Orland Park continues its wave of growth, expansion and redevelopment while maintaining its exciting progression from a historic rural community to a small Chicago suburb and ultimately to a dynamic corporate and commercial center. With a population near 60,000, Orland Park enjoys signs of affluence and sophistication. Orland Park is known throughout the region for exceptional housing and schools, being the commercial center of the Chicago Southland, the location of choice for corporations, a bonafide green community and the current redevelopment of its pedestrian oriented Downtown Orland Park. Bordered by the lush greenery of the Cook County Forest Preserves, the Village owns more than 700 acres of park land in town with a diverse collection of recreational amenities, from an elaborate aquatic center and modern recreation center to playgrounds, sports facilities, hiking and biking trails. The mayor's Open Lands Program has preserved nearly 300 acres of open space in the Village. Orland Park's unique environment has earned recognition among America’s Top 100 Best Places to Live (Money Magazine) in both 2006 and 2008, along with a number of other regional, state and national accolades.