Laura J McDonald

Laura J McDonald is an experienced professional in operations and business development, currently serving as Operations Lead at 17a since January 2022, focusing on modern solutions for enhancing public service delivery and building governmental trust. Prior roles include Business Development Manager at Retirement Plan Advisors, Ltd., where relationship cultivation and strategic partnerships were central to generating new business opportunities, and Sr. Client Solution Specialist at PNC Institutional Asset Management, where Laura J McDonald provided investment solutions for various institutional clients. Laura J McDonald also has a background as an ASG Trust Specialist at Fifth Third Bank and has demonstrated leadership as Co-Chair of PNC Recognizes Emerging Professionals (PREP). Educational credentials include a BA in Political Science, Math, and Studio Art from the College of Charleston and MBA graduate coursework at Xavier University.