Laura Gunn

Adjunct Professor

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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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About me
Purpose-driven • Solution-focused • Director ESG Programs • LSS Black Belt
Education
- University of Rhode Island
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  M.A. English
  Adjunct Professor for:• WMS 150: Introduction to Women’s StudiesTeaching Assistant for:• ENG 202: Introduction to Literary Studies• ENG/CLS 160: Literatures of the World
- Roger Williams University
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  B.A. English Magna Cum Laude
  Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta, Student Literary Magazine (President), Roger: An Art & Literary Magazine, Ezra: An Online Journal of Translation (Editorial Assistant), English Literature Society (Secretary) Study Abroad:• Dublin City University, CIEEAwards:• President’s Core Values Medallion, Roger Williams University: Awarded for best exemplifying the core values of the institution: love of learning as an intrinsic value; preparation for careers and future study; collaboration of students and faculty in research; commitment to community service; appreciation of global perspectives; and promotion of civil discourse• Roger Williams University Faculty Association Scholarship:… Show more Study Abroad:• Dublin City University, CIEEAwards:• President’s Core Values Medallion, Roger Williams University: Awarded for best exemplifying the core values of the institution: love of learning as an intrinsic value; preparation for careers and future study; collaboration of students and faculty in research; commitment to community service; appreciation of global perspectives; and promotion of civil discourse• Roger Williams University Faculty Association Scholarship: Received one of five awarded to graduating class• Thesis Award, Roger Williams University• Most Outstanding Junior Award, Roger Williams University• 1st prize in Birss Lecture Competition, Cash Prize• Program of the Year, RWU Student Literary Magazine Show less
Experience
- University of Rhode Island
  Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
  Adjunct Professor
- Pearson Learning Solutions
  Apr 2010 - Jan 2012
  Project Manager | Quality Assurance Coordinator | Media Team Lead
- Bookbuilders of Boston
  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
  Board Member / Officer / Chair
- Northeastern University
  Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
  Adjunct Professor
- Macmillan Learning
  Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
  - Director, Business Process Improvement / Data Standards / Editorial Programs
    Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
  - Instructional Design Consultant for Digital Learning
    Mar 2012 - Apr 2014
- Harvard DigiPub Podcast
  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
  Co-Chair, Producer, and Podcaster
- Loops Education
  Jun 2018 - May 2020
  - Head of Operations & Customer Success
    May 2019 - May 2020
  - Head Of Business Development, Software (Lin Education)
    Jun 2018 - May 2019
- Wiley
  Apr 2020 - now
  Director, ESG Programs / Business Process Optimization
  I’ve held two director-level positions at Wiley.As Director, ESG Programs I implement the formal development of a global, long-term, comprehensive, internal, and external Corporate Sustainability strategy that supports corporate goals, objectives, and reporting requirementsAs Director of Business Process Optimization, I implemented the methodology for tracking key strategic initiatives for Academic Learning division, mobilized then managed Agile team for Workfront, and analysed and optimized workflows within the BMO. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Climate Ambition Accelerator
  United Nations Global Compact
  Oct 2023
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  Macmillan Learning
  Nov 2017
- Certificate in Distance e-Learning
  Northeastern University
  Nov 2012
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer / Teacher
  Issued by Rosie's Place on Jan 2016
  Associated with Laura Gunn
- Runner / Guide (Team with a Vision)
  Issued by Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABV) on Jan 2015
  Associated with Laura Gunn
- Runner / Guide
  Issued by Achilles International on Jan 2015
  Associated with Laura Gunn