Laura Douglas
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Laura Douglas

Director of Advancement

Laura Douglas helps individuals and organizations to use their resources to maximize their positive impact on their communities and the world. As Director of Advancement at the Presidential Precinct, she is propelling our work with our partners and making connections with individuals, corporations, and community organizations. With over 20 years of experience in fundraising at organizations ranging from Cornell University to the World Wildlife Fund, Laura brings a high caliber of knowledge and leadership to our team. When not at work, you can find Laura gardening with her children in Charlottesville or traveling with friends and family.

Recent News

Building Markets, Building Futures: A Conversation with AlaSan Ceesay

02/13/2026

AlaSan Ceesay, an alum of the Presidential Precinct’s ’25 Corporate Leaders Program, leads with a philosophy shaped by responsibility,...
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AlaSan Ceesay on Leadership, Food Security, and the Corporate Leaders Program

02/13/2026

For AlaSan Ceesay, a 2025 alumnus of our Corporate Leaders Program, leadership is not abstract. It is personal, lived, and deeply tied to r...
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Data Protection as a Democratic Imperative: Janaína Rodrigues Valle Gomes on Privacy, Power, and Digital Rights in Brazil

01/13/2026

In an era defined by rapid digital transformation, questions of privacy, power, and human rights are no longer abstract — they shape ever...
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Empowering a Generation as a Presidential Precinct Alum: Joseph Doe's Journey from War-Torn Roots to Digital Leadership

10/31/2025

From a childhood shaped by conflict to a career dedicated to peace and empowerment, Joseph Doe is helping young Africans find their voice t...
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Keys to Success in Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Joël Sikam

10/06/2025

What does it take to succeed as an entrepreneur?  Joël Sikam, a 2025 Presidential Precinct Corporate Leader, is founder and CEO of FIS...
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Making Justice Accessible: Dennis Orengo Juma's Struggle Against Extrajudicial Killings in Kenya

09/03/2025

In 2015, a memorial football match in Nairobi’s Mathare slums marked the unlikely origin of a nationwide human rights movement. The match...
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