Operations Leader

Turning complexity into clarity.

Operational leader with 20+ years building and scaling complex organizations — from enterprise programs at IBM to statewide network operations. Known for entering organizations with entrenched challenges, earning trust quickly, and delivering measurable results.

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Laura Orban
20+ Years of operations leadership
91% Client satisfaction rating at IBM
MBA Strategic Management, Pace University
55% Reduction in service response times

Operational leadership across every kind of organization.

My career has taken me from Fortune 500 corporate environments to grassroots nonprofits to statewide political campaigns. The common thread: building systems that work.

Process Improvement

Identifying what's slowing organizations down and building streamlined systems that eliminate friction and improve outcomes.

Vendor & Contract Management

Negotiating and managing vendor relationships with the discipline of large-scale corporate operations.

Communications & Technology

Aligning tools, platforms, and communications infrastructure so teams can focus on their work.

Nonprofit & Public Service

Deep experience supporting mission-driven organizations — from animal welfare to electoral campaigns.


A career built on making things work.

Full Background

Twenty years at IBM taught me that great operations isn't about controlling everything — it's about building systems that let the right people do their best work. I led programs at scale, managed global teams, and earned a 91% client satisfaction rating consulting with IBM brands on strategy and performance.

But I've always been drawn to work that matters beyond the bottom line. I built a statewide network of 110 Democratic Town Committees across Connecticut from the ground up. I spent seven years in board leadership at Danbury Animal Welfare Society. These experiences shaped how I think about organizations — what makes them work, and what holds them back.

I'm known for entering difficult situations, earning trust quickly, and saying what needs to be said. That includes the hard things.

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Whether you're hiring or looking for operational support, I'd love to connect.

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