Laura Nichols serves as the Senior Business Development Manager at the American Heart Association’s Center for Health Technology and Innovation (CHTI), where she spearheads strategic partnerships with individuals, corporations, and foundations to advance the initiatives led by CHTI.

With nearly two decades of experience in non-profit development, Laura most recently held the role of Vice President of Development for the AHA’s Greater Los Angeles market. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in leading the market to the highest growth nationwide and successfully implementing innovative strategies that were scaled nationally.

Laura graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hope College with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies and furthered her education by completing the Non-Profit Management Certificate program at UCLA Extension.

Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, Laura is passionately committed to enhancing healthcare access and outcomes for all.