Laura Reilly - Staff member - Metropolitan Planning Council

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Laura Reilly

Laura Reilly begins her role as Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications with Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) on May 23, 2022. For more than 19 years, Laura has served in executive leadership positions for six global, national and local nonprofits where she has built and led the Development and Marketing Communications departments. Laura has dedicated her career to advancing the vision and strategic direction for mission-driven organizations. Prior to joining MPC, Laura led the Development and Marketing Communications departments at The Boulevard, Franciscan Outreach and Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4). Laura also served in leadership roles in Marketing Communications with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Children’s Home & Aid and Opportunity International. Laura holds a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University and a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago.

News

  1. Letter from Organizations Calling on Illinois DOT to Follow U.S. DOT Guidance on Investing Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Money Equitably & Sustainably

    • Feb 24, 2022

  2. City of Chicago denies General Iron's Southside recycling permit

    • Feb 18, 2022

  3. Letter of Support for Glenstar O’Hare, LLC

    • Dec 14, 2021

  4. Support for Approval of FY2022 Proposed Budget for Environmental Justice and Climate Investments

    • Oct 26, 2021

  5. SUPPORT FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DEPT. OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND DEPT. OF HOUSING ETOD BUDGET ALLOCATIONS

    • Oct 6, 2021

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Laura Reilly Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications

Areas of expertise

  • Marketing, Communications, and Relationship-building
  • Strategic Direction for mission-driven orgaizations
  • Building and Leading Departments

Education

M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University
B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College in Chicago

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