Laura M. Daneman
Nevada City,USA
Summary
Strategic communications and executive operations leader with experience supporting C‑suite executives, driving cross‑functional initiatives, and shaping high‑impact messaging for global audiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PR Manager, Content & Credentials
Coursera
Mountain View, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Lead strategic communications, PR strategy, and narrative development for Coursera’s Content & Credentials organization.
- Shape executive voice and public-facing messaging across social, digital, and partner channels.
- Develop high-impact narratives for annual conference, including keynote scripts and partner stories.
- Support global partner launches with communications briefs, talking points, message frameworks, and PR positioning.
- Produce external communications including announcement copy, press materials, and editorial content for product and content launches.
- Collaborate across PR, Partnerships, Sales, and Product to ensure cohesive and aligned storytelling.
Manager, Executive Assistant to the CEO
Coursera
Mountain View, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Strategic partner to the CEO overseeing executive operations, leadership rhythms, organizational communications, and cross-functional execution.
- Manage leadership communications, Board preparation, and executive team operations, including agendas, briefing materials, and strategic meeting rhythms.
- Managed complex global CEO travel and engagement planning, including cross-functional alignment, logistical execution, and comprehensive briefing book development for multi-country trips.
- Draft and refine executive communications, internal messaging, and stakeholder correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
- PM for CEO OKRs, AI course initiatives, and annual World Economic Forum participation.
- Founded and led the Office of the CEO; managed one direct report and annual operating budget.
Executive Assistant to the President
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
San Francisco, CA
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided executive operations and communications support to the university President.
- Managed cabinet communications, Board meeting logistics, and institutional priorities.
- Served as lead editor and PM for the annual Academic Catalog.
Education
PhD - Philosophy & Religion
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA06-2020
MA - Depth Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Carpinteria, CA06-2009
Skills
- Executive communications and media strategy
- Thought leadership and storytelling
- Content development and project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement and relations
Timeline
PR Manager, Content & Credentials
Coursera
04.2025 - Current
Manager, Executive Assistant to the CEO
Coursera
04.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant to the President
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
12.2016 - 05.2019
PhD - Philosophy & Religion
California Institute of Integral Studies
MA - Depth Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute