Laurie Anne Roberts
Coordinator, Community Partnerships, Office of Thought Leadership & Civic EngagementBio
Laurie Anne has a strong resume of community/non-profit development having served on numerous boards both professionally as well as a volunteer. She currently serves on the Downtown Development Board of the Louisville Downtown Management Corporation, as Ex-Official and former Chair of the Oldham County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Louisville Community Foundation as well as the Executive Director of Main Street Association, an organization she had previously served as President. Most importantly she is the proud LaLa of Rory James Roberts, and as the retired CEO of her home – with her spouse Bill, for 4 boys (now men), all employed with benefits!
Working with Assistant Dean Nat Irvin, II D.M.A., we build thoughtful programming primarily for high school students in areas of Thought Leadership, strengthening connections and engagement between students, faculty, staff and corporate communities.
Laurie Anne is in a unique position of opening doors to the community as the Coordinator for Thought Leadership. Through her role, Laurie Anne begins with a concept and develops all facets of project management as she moves through areas of logistics, audience, talent, and communication.
Education
- BS (History and English) Vanderbilt University, 1978
- Training (Blackbaud) Raiser's Edge, 2006
Awards & Honors
Main Street Association
Chair
Allen Society Community Service Award
Community Leadership Award