Laura Carr

Summary

• Immediate Past President of Leading Women Inc., served as President 2006-08 • Graduate of Leadership Cincinnati, Class XXVI & WE Lead, Class 5 • Graduate, African American Leadership Development Program, Urban League of Greater Cincinnati • Presenter, Public Relations Society of America International Conference • Lead member of the National Media team for the Dedication of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center • Co-chair for the Cincinnati PRSA National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Media as part of the Freedom Center’s Grand Opening • Former Member, Fine Arts Fund Arts Allocation Committee • Former volunteer communications consultant for the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati and Be Concerned in Covington, Kentucky • Former Board Member and Secretary for the Lower Price Hill Community School • Board Member and presenter, Black Career Women • Member, National Association of Black Journalists • Former board member and secretary for the Arts Consortium of Cincinnati • Public relations consultant and former board member of the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce • Founding member Cincinnati Arts Association Building Diverse Audiences Committee • 1995-96 United Way Cabinet (Community Outreach/Communications Teams) • Marketing coordinator for BEST -- a citywide science and technology summer program for at-risk high school students sponsored by Cincinnati Bell • Nefertti Award winner – Sesh Communications (The Cincinnati Herald) • Outstanding Volunteer, Radio Reading Services of Cincinnati • Applause! Imagemaker nominee in Public Service Specialties: Expertise in developing and implementing strategic public and community relations programs, marketing plans, community outreach, communication effectiveness studies, public awareness campaigns and special events. Strong leadership and communication skills; has a proven capability to develop and align programs to fit strategic business goals and corporate culture. Results-oriented team player especially adept at facilitating organizational collaborations.