Laura Jean Cortez
CEO | Leading Cortez Consulting | Driving Impactful Public Engagement Strategies | Empowering Communities and Creating Innovative Solutions
- Role
- CEO & Founder at Cortez Consulting
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Laura Jean Cortez
I work in the space of community development, collaborating with an array of public and private clients to improve public participation. My works touches many industries such as: public education, housing, transportation, parks and redevelopment. I utilize my background in higher education to design public engagement and communication plans, methods for data gathering, as well as to facilitate complex conversations. Ultimately, I do my best to make a positive impact in my community by implementing practices that are inclusive of all individuals. My professional background also includes leadership at both private and public institutions of higher education; grant writing/administration experience; and researcher.
Experience
CEO & Founder
May 2015 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Leading organization with innovative approaches to community engagement, public outreach, and communications
Education
St.Edward's University
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2001 — 2004
The University of Texas at Austin
PhD, Higher Education Administration
2006 — 2011
Drake University
BS, Environmental Science & Policy
1995 — 1999
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