Laura Somboonthum

About Laura Somboonthum

I’m a strategic communicator and public health professional who loves building solutions that spark measurable change and move society forward. My career began in integrated marketing and advertising, where I learned to lead interdisciplinary teams, manage multimillion-dollar initiatives, and create complex campaigns that compel people to act. Those years taught me to think rigorously, collaborate across disciplines, and keep business goals and human needs in continuous dialogue. At Droga5, McCann, and Comcast, I managed high-visibility, high-stakes work for brands like Huggies, Lockheed Martin, United Rentals, and Dos Equis. I drove creative strategy, oversaw digital, social, and OOH campaigns, built cross-functional partnerships, and served as a trusted point of contact for senior clients. My favorite part was balancing operational excellence with creative problem-solving and translating big visions into unconventional outcomes that delivered impact.My desire to contribute more directly to community and equity work led me to pursue my MPH at Columbia University, where I focused on the legal, policy, and human rights dimensions of health. Serving as a Teaching Assistant for graduate courses in child survival and child development programs expanded my understanding of global health systems and strengthened my skills in research, program design, and community-centered frameworks.Today, I’m deeply honored to serve aging New Yorkers through Sidekick Concierge, bringing leadership, empathy, and thoughtful problem-solving to every interaction. Acting as a trusted care coordinator, I help clients maintain independence, connection, and joy while partnering closely with families navigating the complexities of aging. This work reinforces my belief that impact is both systemic and personal.Across every experience, I’m guided by the belief that when strategic skill is paired with heart, we create change that endures. I’m now seeking an opportunity within an impact-driven foundation or mission-led organization, where I can harness my business leadership, public health expertise, and communications background to support initiatives that better humanity.If you\'re building programs with purpose and need someone who can blend strategy, creativity, and humanity, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Care Coordinator

   Sidekick Concierge Inc

   Jun 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Empower aging New Yorkers through socio-emotional, logistical, and day-to-day support that enables independence, well-being, and meaningful community engagement

Education

• Amarillo College

  Associate of Science (AS); General Engineering, Presidential Scholar; Honors Program

  2010 — 2013

• Texas Tech University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations

  2014 — 2016

• Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

  Master of Public Health - MPH, Population and Family Health

  2022 — 2024