Laura Roach

About Laura Roach

I am an experienced program manager who designs and delivers initiatives to address access to affordable housing and vital community resources. In addition to project management, my experience includes successes in grant writing and policy development. At NeighborWorks I have worked on diverse portfolios of projects, both nationally and statewide, related to economic development, housing, health, and community resiliency.As a grant writer and manager, I designed and implemented a new statewide human services initiative. My strong work ethic and commitment to accountability have allowed me to form and maintain sustainable partnerships with state and national organizations to support the program’s growth. In 2019, I competed in a federal grant competition and submitted the only proposal funded in Rhode Island, securing a future for the poverty-alleviating initiative. I am dedicated to service in the nonprofit/public sector and volunteerism because I want to live in a community where people look out for each other and work to advance society. I am always excited to connect with others who are interested in affordable housing, healthcare access, sexual health, and volunteerism, both domestically and abroad.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager

   Equal Justice Works

   Apr 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  2009 — 2013

• Dhofar University

  Critical Language Scholarship - Arabic

Skills

• Program Development
• Community Development
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Grant Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Nonprofits
• Powerpoint
• Grants
• Social Media