Laura Gordon

Biography

Laura Gordon joined Care.com in April 2018. As Senior Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ms. Gordon oversees all aspects of Care.com’s systems change work. In her role, Ms. Gordon coordinates partnerships and programs both globally and in the US that focus on improving the lives of caregivers and families to provide meaningful career opportunities and access to affordable care, all while increasing female participation in the workforce.

Prior to joining Care.com, Ms. Gordon spent nearly ten years working for The Rockefeller Foundation. As Managing Director of Program Influence, Ms. Gordon was responsible for strategic influence campaigns and external communications for the Foundation President and Foundation Initiatives. Prior to joining The Rockefeller Foundation, Ms. Gordon spent three years working for New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, where she supported Speaker Quinn in both her communications division and policy division. Prior to her work in Speaker Quinn’s office, Ms. Gordon was a news editor at NBC news, with a focus on domestic breaking news.

Ms. Gordon holds a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University, where she majored in Government with a focus on international affairs.