Laura Croft joined the CDC Foundation staff in 2011. As vice president for advancement, she is responsible for leading the advancement team in developing, building and implementing public-private partner strategies with national and international partners and philanthropy advocates. She helps guide the planning, coordination and implementation of all key fundraising and stewardship activities for the CDC Foundation. As a tactical officer for advancement work, she collaborates with CDC leaders, scientists and external stakeholders to “help CDC do more, faster.” Croft serves as a key liaison between CDC’s Office of Chief of Staff and the CDC Foundation’s executive team regarding all partnership development efforts.