Laurie Baker on Clubhouse

Bio

Laurie is currently the Creator of Opportunities at We360. Check out www.we360connect.com for more information!

She has spent more than a decade passionately committed to supporting nonprofit organizations and the military community.

Her past clients include Global Genes, with a mission to connect, empower and inspire the rare disease community and NS2 Serves, established by Mark Testoni, the President of SAP National Security Services, Inc. to offer training and employment opportunities placing veterans in high-tech careers. She is also responsible for sponsor relations and development for LA Fleet Week 2020. In addition, she assisted with the development of the recent Discovery channel series, Undercover Billionaire.

At the helm of the Infinite Hero Foundation from 2013-2018, her role as executive director included identifying and supporting organizations that provide resources of technology, community integration, medical research, mental and brain health care to foster collaborative innovation and affect positive change for veterans and families in need. She was primarily responsible for all fundraising and public awareness initiatives for the foundation. Under Laurie’s leadership, the organization granted more than $4 million to 25 different organizations in direct funding and support since its inception in 2012.

Prior to joining Infinite Hero, she was the executive producer for the Carry Forward Awards, founded by the Wounded Warrior Project while serving as a resource development and alumni relations consultant.

Additionally, she generated millions of dollars for the Life Changing Lives Foundation developing and executing all aspects of three charity galas held annually for three years on 9/11.

Laurie also served as executive director of corporate communications for Forbes Media, LLC for nearly 8 years. She was primarily responsible for internal and external communications for the leading business publication and alternate titles and managed publicity for domestic and international Forbes C-level management conferences, the Forbes properties and a world renowned art and historical memorabilia collection.

Laurie also spent several years as vice president of corporate communications for Marc Ecko Enterprises, a global fashion and media company.