1. LAUREN R. LEIFER
332 Romona Road  Wilmette, Illinois 60091  H (847) 728-0372  C (239) 825-5221  lrleifer332@gmail.com
SUMMARY
A creative and dynamic NON-PROFIT OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE AND CORPORATE OFFICER with versatile experience in strategic
planning, board relations, program design/development, technical services integration, project management, grant
writing/fundraising, marketing/ program promotion, and organizational development. Exceeds expectations with a
passionate and dedicated approach to collaborative initiatives. Advances organizational missions to foster a positive
impact on community programs. A goal-oriented director who leads teams to innovation and ensures the continuation
of a strong organizational vision.
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICIAN LED ACCESS NETWORK (PLAN) OF COLLIER COUNTY Naples, Florida
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer 2004–2008
Led from concept to execution, a new healthcare service for low income underserved uninsured. Worked closely with Executive
Committee composed of directors from the public and private sector to identify the gaps in access to healthcare within the county.
Introduced model initiative in order to spearhead physician volunteer recruitment/retention strategies and establish set of objectives
with time lines.
Engaged in effective communication with Board of Directors in advancing mission, and to earn support for capacity building.
Fostered positive relations with physicians, hospital administrators, clinic directors, and community partners through personal
contact, as well as participation in synergistic committees/community events. Conducted multi-year financial analysis and board
discussions concerning financial stability and sustainability, such as formation of adequate operating reserves. Complied with local,
state, and federal legal requirements. Held responsibility for finding funds through grants to progress initiative, locating funds for
staffing, and overseeing hiring/managing of staff members.
 Utilized entrepreneurial energies to deliver Return on Community Investment (ROCI) of 20 to 1.
 Obtained 60% participation rate by community’s healthcare providers, and received donations of over $5,000,000 in healthcare
services including physicians, healthcare providers, laboratories/diagnostics, and hospital systems.
 Created, and implemented an integrated system to enhance access to healthcare.
 Contributed to development, institution, and evaluation of programs/services offered, including technology applications,
staffing, and physical space requirements. Established processes for ongoing needs assessment.
 Created integrated network for participating agencies to provide effective continuity of care.
 Produced community-marketing piece on DVD, distributing to community agencies as part of public relations program.
developed Web site as part of marketing and community outreach program.
 Introduced technologies for integrating/tracking services of data collection for funding opportunities, HUD data reports,
electronic health information exchange development, and measurement assessment.
 Originated and established community collaborative countywide program for prescription assistance, saving residents over
$150,000 in drug costs amounting to over 15% of $1,000,000 spent.
 Laid groundwork for integrated countywide data gathering system, interfacing human services with healthcare services for
low-income, underserved individuals in county.
 Spearheaded receipt of federal allocation with county government for electronic health network.
 Achieved better continuity of care to minimize non-emergent use of hospital emergency departments.
LRL CONSULTING Chicago, Illinois Marco Island, Florida
Principal 2000–2004
Focused on identifying community Non-Profit Organizations addressing access to healthcare, education, and affordable
housing for underserved hidden populations. Served clients, Diverse Communications; Synergy PEO, LLC; Community
Foundation of Collier County; Lake Trafford Baptist Church; and Immokalee Educational Alliance.
 Facilitated board meetings addressing radio segment of Diverse Communications. Acted as transitional program manager for
radio division; facilitated sale of radio division.
 Project manager for Health Resources and Services Administration grant, to assess access to healthcare for adolescents in
Roseland community of Chicago, Illinois.
 Wrote grants submitted by Diverse Communications, re: healthcare for hidden, underserved populations.
 Coached Synergy PEO, LLC sales staff members on small business perspective on PEO benefits.
 Grant writer for the Collier County Community Foundation, re: Building Civic Engagement in the Community
 Community outreach for the Immokalee Educational Alliance and the Lake Trafford Baptist Church in Immokalee

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COMPDISK INC. Morton Grove, Illinois
President and Chief Executive Officer 1981–2000
Identified technology opportunities to diversify from diminishing market, into high growth product and services.. Oversaw
financial information and built financial sustainability by enabling access to capital for diversification. Converted paper-driven
staff and production facility, into technology-driven facility with empowered employees, providing award-winning best
practices customer service and zero-defect manufacturing. Served as visionary with ability to drill down for practical
application. Led sales staff in discovering market opportunities while facing challenges of changing marketplace.
 Earned first Illinois Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) Loan to woman-owned business.
 Played instrumental role in development of PC duplication equipment for first multi-platform duplication house in the
greater Chicago, Illinois area.
 Expanded small business with 12 employees into corporation with over 45 employees and 25,000-square-foot facility,
running three shifts.
 Created and implemented effective succession process from family-owned business into a women owned business.
 Diversified products and expanded markets, taking company from below $1,000,000 in sales to over $4,000,000.
 Collaborated with Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) to deliver models for small
business/entry-level workforce solutions.
 Transitioned into digital duplication applications from analog while continuing to serve analog client base.
 Won SBA Person of the Year Award for state of Illinois, Woman Business Owner of the Year from the Chicago chapter of
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), as well as Blue Chip Enterprise Award.
 Achieved appointment as chairperson for National Business Advisory Council to Healthy People 2010.
 Acted as mentor for Chicago-area Mentium 100.
 Participant in TEC Chicago (The Executive Committee)
 Chaired numerous chapter committees for the National Association of Women Business Owners, for regional committees,
and sat on national technology tactical team of NAWBO.
 Member of the Certification Committee for the Women’s Business Development Center
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Vice President, Sales and Marketing 1971–1981 (Concurrent)
Held responsibility for maintaining relationships with existing clients, building new products/marketing and acquiring new customers.
LAKE COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION DISTRICT Lake County, Illinois
Teacher/Counselor 1969–1971
Worked as an itinerant Special Education teacher for visually and multiply handicapped children in grade Kindergarten
through grade 12.
EDUCATION
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, Illinois
B.S., Elementary Education; B.S. Special Education K–12, Blind and Visually Impaired, 1969
CERTIFICATIONS
ROLLINS COLLEGE NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE
Fundraising Level One, 2002
GRANTSMANSHIP INSTITUTE
Grant Writing, 2001
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NAPLES LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Master Class VIII
CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY
Public and Media Relations, Capacity Building, Strategic Thinking, Executive Round Table, Board Governance
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Founding Board Member, Lions (Free) Eye Clinic of Bonita Springs, Fl
Chair, Steering Committee, Information Network for the Community Collier County
Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County
Partnership Council, Senior Friendship Centers of Collier County
Diversity Chair, AAUW (American Association of University Women), Marco Island, Florida