Laura Baird

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT LAURA BAIRD

Responsibility | Achiever | Includer | Discipline | Input Fueled by telling a great story and lending a helping hand, Laura Baird is a purpose-driven marketing and communications professional dedicated to collaboration and curiosity. In the early stages of her career, Laura partnered with clients in agriculture, architecture and design, public utility, and economic development to drive their media relations efforts, social media presence, and strategic planning initiatives. She also played a key role in crafting company culture through the execution of a company-wide holiday food drive and the revival of an internship program. Laura took her early learnings to the global stage when transitioning into her current role at Cardinal Health, where she leads customer retention strategies for retail independent pharmacies across the United States. Laura has a heart for service and uses her talents outside the office to support organizations important to her. She has been a member of the Programs Committee for the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America since 2019 and received the chapter’s Volunteer of the Year Award in 2022. Laura also joined the Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club upon her graduation from The Ohio State University and is an alumna of the CYP Impact Academy and an active member of CYP Club Cares. She is also the Public Relations and Marketing Advisor for the Theta chapter of Delta Zeta. A lifelong learner, Laura returned to her alma mater in 2021 to pursue her Master of Public Administration at The John Glenn College of Public Affairs, with a specialization in nonprofit management. In her spare time, you will find Laura kayaking central Ohio’s waterways, exploring the local restaurant scene, or reading her latest find from the Columbus Metropolitan Library.