Hi, I'm Laura Marquez - Board Member at Harvard Business School (HBS) Alumni
I thrive at the intersection of policy, innovation, and community. My passion is crafting legislation and driving economic growth, transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions for a better future. I excel when connecting diverse leaders.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Served as an Obama Administration appointee and Director of Border Export Strategy at the International Trade Administration.
Currently serves on the Board of Directors for Harvard Business School (HBS) Alumni and as Vice Chair of the Corporate and Philanthropic Council for HACU.
Can help others by providing strategic guidance on navigating public policy landscapes and building impactful community engagement initiatives.
🚀 Career trajectory
Legislative Foundation
Began career shaping policy as Senior Legislative Assistant for a US Congressman.
✦ Legislative Affairs
✦ Government Relations
Federal Economic Strategy
Advanced to Senior Advisor and Director of Border Export Strategy at the International Trade Administration.
✦ International Trade
✦ Economic Development
Obama Administration Appointee & Board Leadership
Served in the Obama Administration and co-founded LATINOS44, now a Board Member at HBS Alumni and Vice Chair at HACU.
✦ Public Service
✦ Board Governance
✦ Non-Profit Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Policy to Progress Navigator
Bridging government and industry for tangible outcomes.
✦ Crafted legislation addressing community needs.
✦ Drove border export strategies for economic growth.
✦ Navigated federal agencies for policy solutions.
Cross-Sectoral Connector
Fostering collaboration between diverse stakeholders.
✦ Building bridges between corporations and non-profits.
✦ Engaging communities with industry leaders.
✦ Forging strategic partnerships for social impact.
Innovation & Growth Catalyst
Driving thoughtful solutions for complex challenges.
✦ Spearheading initiatives at the intersection of tech and policy.
✦ Advocating for small business development.
✦ Shaping strategies for international trade.
I'm excited about
✦ Forge connections with trailblazers shaping policy and innovation landscapes.
✦ Discover emerging trends at the policy-innovation intersection.
✦ Identify collaborations driving significant social and economic progress.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on navigating public policy landscapes.
✦ Help build impactful corporate-social responsibility initiatives.
✦ Offer insights on fostering community engagement strategies.
I would love your help on
✦ Discover curated global forums for policy strategy exchange.
✦ Find partners for high-impact sustainable project initiatives.