Laura Horvath
Director of Programs and Global Engagement at Helping Children Worldwide- Claim this Profile
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Meghan Sharon, CFOP
I have had the honor of knowing and working with Laura for almost 3 years. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, if not an expert, in her field, but she is always looking for ways to improve programs and the organization as a whole with the latest research, best practices, and global Sustainable Development Goals. Laura is an impeccable writer and strives for excellence in all that she does. She is a wonderful leader and collaborator. Laura is constantly working in a friendly, positive manner with our international partners, headquarters staff, Board members, and supporters. Laura is passionate, intelligent, hard-working, and fully-engaged in her work. Laura would be a major asset to any organization.
Kimberly Nabieu, PMP
I have known Laura for almost 10 years now. She originally sparked my interest in working in the International Development field, and encouraged me to explore opportunities that allowed me to live and work abroad for the past 5 years. For 3 of those years I have been privileged to work alongside her at Helping Children Worldwide. Laura has always been a strong friend and supporter, and is an extremely passionate worker. Her love of helping others is not overshadowed by her passion to find local, sustainable solutions. She is able to engage with international partners in a way that is uplifting and empowering, as well as effective. Laura has a strong work ethic and holds herself to an extremely high standard. Any project that she embarks on is well thought out and impactful. She is a valuable asset to any organization and works well with everyone!
Meghan Sharon, CFOP
I have had the honor of knowing and working with Laura for almost 3 years. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, if not an expert, in her field, but she is always looking for ways to improve programs and the organization as a whole with the latest research, best practices, and global Sustainable Development Goals. Laura is an impeccable writer and strives for excellence in all that she does. She is a wonderful leader and collaborator. Laura is constantly working in a friendly, positive manner with our international partners, headquarters staff, Board members, and supporters. Laura is passionate, intelligent, hard-working, and fully-engaged in her work. Laura would be a major asset to any organization.
Kimberly Nabieu, PMP
I have known Laura for almost 10 years now. She originally sparked my interest in working in the International Development field, and encouraged me to explore opportunities that allowed me to live and work abroad for the past 5 years. For 3 of those years I have been privileged to work alongside her at Helping Children Worldwide. Laura has always been a strong friend and supporter, and is an extremely passionate worker. Her love of helping others is not overshadowed by her passion to find local, sustainable solutions. She is able to engage with international partners in a way that is uplifting and empowering, as well as effective. Laura has a strong work ethic and holds herself to an extremely high standard. Any project that she embarks on is well thought out and impactful. She is a valuable asset to any organization and works well with everyone!
Meghan Sharon, CFOP
I have had the honor of knowing and working with Laura for almost 3 years. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, if not an expert, in her field, but she is always looking for ways to improve programs and the organization as a whole with the latest research, best practices, and global Sustainable Development Goals. Laura is an impeccable writer and strives for excellence in all that she does. She is a wonderful leader and collaborator. Laura is constantly working in a friendly, positive manner with our international partners, headquarters staff, Board members, and supporters. Laura is passionate, intelligent, hard-working, and fully-engaged in her work. Laura would be a major asset to any organization.
Kimberly Nabieu, PMP
I have known Laura for almost 10 years now. She originally sparked my interest in working in the International Development field, and encouraged me to explore opportunities that allowed me to live and work abroad for the past 5 years. For 3 of those years I have been privileged to work alongside her at Helping Children Worldwide. Laura has always been a strong friend and supporter, and is an extremely passionate worker. Her love of helping others is not overshadowed by her passion to find local, sustainable solutions. She is able to engage with international partners in a way that is uplifting and empowering, as well as effective. Laura has a strong work ethic and holds herself to an extremely high standard. Any project that she embarks on is well thought out and impactful. She is a valuable asset to any organization and works well with everyone!
Meghan Sharon, CFOP
I have had the honor of knowing and working with Laura for almost 3 years. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, if not an expert, in her field, but she is always looking for ways to improve programs and the organization as a whole with the latest research, best practices, and global Sustainable Development Goals. Laura is an impeccable writer and strives for excellence in all that she does. She is a wonderful leader and collaborator. Laura is constantly working in a friendly, positive manner with our international partners, headquarters staff, Board members, and supporters. Laura is passionate, intelligent, hard-working, and fully-engaged in her work. Laura would be a major asset to any organization.
Kimberly Nabieu, PMP
I have known Laura for almost 10 years now. She originally sparked my interest in working in the International Development field, and encouraged me to explore opportunities that allowed me to live and work abroad for the past 5 years. For 3 of those years I have been privileged to work alongside her at Helping Children Worldwide. Laura has always been a strong friend and supporter, and is an extremely passionate worker. Her love of helping others is not overshadowed by her passion to find local, sustainable solutions. She is able to engage with international partners in a way that is uplifting and empowering, as well as effective. Laura has a strong work ethic and holds herself to an extremely high standard. Any project that she embarks on is well thought out and impactful. She is a valuable asset to any organization and works well with everyone!
Credentials
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Cang for Vulnerable Children
FutureLearnJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Getting Care Right for All Children: Implementing the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children
FutureLearnOct, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Helping Children Worldwide
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Programs and Global Engagement
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Jan 2017 - Present
Program and financial management working collaboratively with field staff located in Bo, Sierra Leone. Includes liaising with in-country staff to provide support, expertise and input as desired. Works collaboratively to help find and support context appropriate solutions, explore possibilities for program expansion, growth and strengthening. Collaborates in support of program budgets and spending to help ensure transparency. Works with in-country program staff to connect volunteers in mission to identified program support needs, helps develop projects to engage volunteers in meaningful and supportive ways to strengthen and build capacity in the field staff as requested. Solicits and shares program success stories with donors via various in-house publications.Keeps current on research in the field of child welfare, tracking best practice in the care of orphans and vulnerable children. Helps keep field staff up-to-date and informed, and collaborates to apply best practice principles to existing programs to refine and strengthen them. Seeks opportunities to share experience and expertise with others in the field to add to the knowledge base.Seeks and attempts grant applications, provides reports for existing grants. Show less
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Director of Education Projects
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
Program and financial management working collaboratively with field staff located in Bo, Sierra Leone. Included liaising with in-country staff to provide support, expertise and input as desired. Focused primarily on programs associated with the care of orphans and vulnerable children. Worked collaboratively to help find and support context appropriate solutions, explore possibilities for program expansion, growth and strengthening. Collaborated in support of program budgets and spending to help ensure transparency. Worked with in-country program staff to connect volunteers in mission to identified program support needs, helped develop projects to engage volunteers in meaningful and supportive ways to strengthen and build capacity in the field staff as requested. Solicited and shared program success stories with donors. Show less
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Director of African Programs
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
Program and financial management working collaboratively with field staff located in Bo, Sierra Leone. Included liaising with in-country staff to provide support, expertise and input as desired. Supported two programs in Bo; the Child Rescue Centre (focused on care of orphans and vulnerable children), and Mercy Hospital. Worked collaboratively to help find and support context appropriate solutions, explore possibilities for program expansion, growth and strengthening. Collaborated in support of program budgets and spending to help ensure transparency. Show less
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Education
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1994 - 1996
The George Washington University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision -
1989 - 1990
Florida State University
M.ED., English Education -
1985 - 1989
Florida State University
Bachelor's degree, English Education
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