Laura Davidson

About Laura Davidson

I design and lead programs that connect nonprofit organizations with skilled project…

Experience

1. Global Program Manager, Project Managers Without Borders

   Project Management Institute

   Aug 2021 — Present · Newtown Square, PA, US

   Passionate about advancing social impact through structured project management approaches. Innovative leader in global program management, nonprofit partnerships, and business transformation. Adept at scaling mission-driven initiatives, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement to drive impact. Skilled public speaker with a talent for connecting with diverse audiences, especially volunteers, to inspire action and engagement- Spearheaded the strategic integration of PMWB global partners into PMI, ensuring alignment with PMI’s governance framework and global strategy- Partnered closely with the PMWB Board of Directors to drive strategic alignment, policy adherence, and long-term program sustainability- Developed and executed a scalable partnership model, expanding engagement to multiple global nonprofit organizations launching high-impact community projects- Designed and led global workshops and PMI chapter engagements, educating and mobilizing members to apply project management expertise in nonprofit initiatives- Established frameworks to leverage PMI’s global volunteer network, enhancing the application of project management within nonprofit organizations- Deep understanding of PMI structures, policies, and nonprofit integration, with proven success in scaling mission-driven programs through strategic partnerships.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  B.A

Skills

• Consulting
• Business Relationship Management
• Change Management
• Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Enterprise Collaboration
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Pmo
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Start-Ups
• Training
• Testing
• Volunteer Management
• Crm
• Business Analysis
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Goal-Oriented Individual with Strong Leadership Capabilities
• Business Process
• Vendor Management
• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• IT Strategy
• Customer Oriented
• Data Warehousing
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Intelligence
• Multi-Cultural Team Leadership
• Quality Results
• Certified Project Manager
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Professional Mentoring
• Enterprise Software
• Project Management