Laura Copado, MPA

People and Operations Manager

Laura Copado

As the People and Operations Manager for the Learning Center, Laura manages the administration, operations, and internal infrastructure for the organization. She is a seasoned nonprofit professional with extensive experience in administration, operations, financial management, and grants management. Laura is committed to supporting mission-driven organizations to achieve change within the community.

Most recently, Laura served as the finance and operations manager at the Build Healthy Places Network, a program of the Public Health Institute, promoting cross-sector collaborations to improve community health.

Laura holds a dual Master in Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in nonprofit management from San Francisco State University. In her free time, Laura enjoys reading, hiking throughout the Bay Area, and traveling.

Laura Copado