Laura bio
All about Ellen Gilcrest.
Laura K. Wise is a highly driven communications professional with over a decade of experience specializing in program development, implementation, and management. Her expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives and amplifying the impact of marketing and communications initiatives. Laura's primary focus is supporting corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental social, governance (ESG), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) platforms.
Laura has extensive experience across various industries and sectors and has successfully managed internal and external content launches and ongoing reputation-building for numerous clients, including Genentech, Gilead, Horizon, MUFG, Catalent, The Bank of the West, and Denny's. In addition to her work with corporate and philanthropic organizations, she spent two years in the southern Philippines managing communications for a network of grassroots NGOs.
As a freelance writer for over a decade, Laura has published numerous stories on CSR, ESG, DEI, women's rights, entrepreneurship, tech, and the intersections of these topics. She holds a B.S. in Marketing from Hampton University and a Professional Degree in Visual Communications from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) - Los Angeles.
Laura is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; is an advocate for freelancers, serving on the board of the Freelancers Union; and is a lover of arts and culture, sitting on the steering committee of the Dallas Museum of Art Junior Associates.
Laura's dedication to amplifying social impact and her commitment to social responsibility and diversity have driven and will continue to guide her work.
