Laura Newberry Wilson

Areas of Expertise
FQHC Leadership • Organizational Administration • Strategic Planning • Program Development & Management • Nonprofit Capacity Building • Regulatory Compliance • Board Governance • Grant Strategy & Management • Data Analytics & Performance Measurement •

• Strategic advisor to FQHCs, healthcare consulting firms, and nonprofit healthcare grant-funded entities, driving organizational growth, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Provides federal grant review for HRSA and SAMHSA, evaluating complex funding proposals and informing competitive award decisions.
• Provide guidance on federal policy.
• Directs full-cycle grants strategy and administration, ensuring compliance and successful execution of public and private funding awards.
• Leverages data analytics and performance measurement to inform executive decision-making, strengthen accountability, and improve outcomes.
• Guides emerging nonprofits from start-up through funding to fruition.
• Recognized national speaker and trainer on Board governance, executive leadership, nonprofit administration, strategy, and grants management.

• Serves as the Center's HRSA and FQHC subject matter expert ensuring compliance through ongoing consultation and strategic guidance for staff and the Board of Directors.
• Supervises cross-functional teams throughout multiple grant life-cycles and programs of varying
• Secures all federal, state, and private grant funding to support organizational growth and community health initiatives.
• Coordinates and compiles all required reports and documentation: Needs Assessments, Changes in Scope, Prior Authorizations, reports, site visit CROs, etc.
• Cultivates relationships with stakeholders to support funding objectives and build community partners and champions.
• Directs and oversees all marketing and advertising initiatives across traditional and digital channels.
• Creates appealing marketing materials that effectively communicate messaging and branding.

• Served as as the HRSA and FQHC subject matter expert bringing the Center into continuous compliance.
• Provided on-site day-to-day executive oversight, ensuring seamless organizational continuity on behalf of the CEO who worked virtually.
• Represented the organization with community partners, stakeholders, and elected officials, advancing strategic priorities and strengthening key relationships.
• Developed and implemented systems that streamlined Executive and Board operations for more efficient and compliant operations.
• Analyzed data and prepared executive reports and presentations for leadership, the Board, and funders.
• Managed full lifecycle grant administration across federal, state, local, and private funding sources, ensuring compliance and timely execution.
• Prepared and submitted grant applications, reports, and deliverables through multiple funding platforms, maintaining 100% compliance with submission requirements.
• Led marketing, outreach, and public relations initiatives to enhance community engagement and organizational visibility.

• Represented the organization throughout the community, cultivating strategic partnerships that advanced funding, marketing, communications, and public engagement objectives.
• Directed integrated marketing and advertising strategies across traditional and digital platforms to enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Led organizational branding initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity across all communications and marketing materials.
• Provided leadership to cross-functional teams, driving collaboration, accountability, and achievement of organizational goals.
• Secured grant funding through the development of competitive proposals and oversight of reporting and compliance requirements throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Managed grant portfolios, monitoring program performance, compliance, budgets, and deliverables to ensure alignment with funder expectations.
• Directed fundraising initiatives and large-scale community health events, coordinating more than 120 volunteers and 50 community partners/vendors to expand outreach and impact.

• Served as a key liaison to legislators, community leaders, and stakeholders, cultivating strategic partnerships that advanced organizational priorities and expanded external influence.
• Ensured enterprise-wide compliance and accountability across all grant-funded programs.
• Directed grant strategy and operations, leading high-performing teams and overseeing the full lifecycle of public and private funding initiatives.
• Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies and budgets to support growth, community engagement, and mission-driven objectives.
• Oversaw and/or designed all print publications, digital platforms, websites, and social media channels including inception of 6 websites.
• Oversaw re-branding of the entire health system.
• Implemented highly successful Marketing, Patient Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, Wellness, and Women's Health Programs.

• Secured federal, state, and private funding to support the largest regional substance abuse and mental health program
• Assessed patient care systems to enhance continuing access to care from the individual patient perspective
• Implemented patient-centered strategies to address barriers to care, ensuring equitable and responsive care

• Maintained and oversaw all communications through press releases, public service announcements, and TV segments, and targeted ad campaigns
• Chaired the Marketing Committee, which was the backbone for all System branding and marketing
• Researched, wrote, edited, and produced technical content identifiers, surveys, newsletters, brochures, and web content
• Managed all marketing and advertising efforts for the System and its programs, ensuring consistent branding
• Provided public speaking engagements, community networking, special event coordination, and health initiative planning

• Coordinated and managed all billing and support programs for prenatal and postnatal patients
• Connected patients to appropriate essential resources and services
• Managed billing and documentation for state-supported programs while ensuring program compliance
• Provided compassionate hands-on Doula care to prenatal, laboring, and postpartum patients and their families

• Developed and executed customized projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints
• Managed third-party contractors to support project execution while maintaining quality standards
• Delivered a wide range of communication materials including grant proposals, grants, press releases, public service announcements, brochures, newsletters, booklets, flyers, signage, billboards, business forms, and branded entitlements
• Offered specialized consultation in technical writing and nonprofit marketing strategies to enhance client outreach and funding success

• Represented Hospice in professional organizations and through print, radio, and television media to enhance community awareness and engagement
• Managed all business and community partnerships, fostering collaborative relationships across four counties
• Delivered over 120 speaking engagements annually to business, employer, church, and civic groups, effectively promoting Hospice services and advocacy
• Planned and executed fundraising and public awareness events, driving community support and resource development across multiple counties
• Developed and produced newsletters, bulletin inserts, print advertisements, press releases, and public service announcements to support outreach efforts
• Recruited, trained, and supervised marketing volunteers, building a skilled team to extend organizational impact

Dean's List, Honors, and Scholarships - Multiple Years

Dean's List - Multiple Years