Laura McCormick, MSc, MPhil

PhD Candidate, Walden University

Human Services, Higher Education

Researcher, Gender Equality and Education Policy

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Education researcher and PhD candidate with advanced training in human services and higher education, specializing in equity-focused research, grant-funded programming, and inclusive policy development and implementation. Committed to driving positive social change and strengthening communities of all sizes through evidence-based initiatives.

 

Technical and Functional Competencies

 

• Academic writing and APA formatting

• Grant reporting and compliance

• Mixed-methods problem analysis

• Program evaluation

• Quantitative and qualitative data collection

• Stakeholder and community partnerships

• Survey design and analysis 

• Team-based project coordination

 

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Education

 

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN, USA

2023-2024

Master of Philosophy - Human and Social Services

Golden Key International Honor Society 

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Saint Leo University

St. Leo, Florida, USA

2019-2022

Master of Science - Human Services Administration

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Omega Nu Lambda

 

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL, USA

2002-2005

Associate of Arts - History and Political Science

Student Body President

Student Ambassador

Phi Theta Kappa

 

To see examples of my classroom materials, click HERE.

 

Certifications

 

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative | Doctoral Student Researchers, Basic Course

• National Society for Leadership and Success | Foundations of Leadership

• U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights | Human Rights Education Training

• Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium | Mobilizing Faith-Based Community Organizations in Preparing for Disaster

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Current Research Focus 

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Study Title: Socioeconomic Status (SES), Motivations and Barriers to Higher Education, and the Academic Achievements of Women Attending Postsecondary Institutions in the Freely Associated States (FAS)

 

Theoretical Framework: Immanuel Wallerstein's (1974) world-systems theory

 

Methodology: Quantitative, cross-sectional, survey design

 

Analysis: Multiple linear regression using SPSS Software

 

Status: Data collection phase

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To learn more about my research study, click HERE.

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Professional Experience

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Rose Blossom Farm, Ocala, FL 

Owner

November 2012 - August 2022

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• Acquired and renovated an 18-acre equine medical care facility specializing in reproductive care for pregnant mares, foals, and young horses

• Designed and implemented evidence-based care protocols for post-hospital and post-surgical cases, supporting both short- and long-term medical management

• Conducted complex rehabilitation and monitoring programs for high-risk equine patients, adhering to veterinary treatment plans 

• Oversaw day-to-day operations and upkeep of the facility and the maintenance of buildings and equipment

• Managed accounts payable and accounts receivables, ensuring accurate billing and timely collections

 

Guidance/Care Center, Inc. – WestCare, Marathon, FL 

Behavioral Health Technician (Internship)

December 2020 – April 2021

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• Supported comprehensive client care delivery by assisting with intakes, assessments, and ongoing inpatient care

• Facilitated group discussions and therapeutic activites

• Applied de-escalation techniques and direct client support strategies to maintain a safe and stable environment

• Prepared and maintained administrative and clinical documentation in compliance with unit protocols and confidentiality standards

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary medical and support teams to ensure continuity of care

 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County, Ocala, FL 

Health & Wellness Coordinator

February 2018 – April 2020

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• Managed county-level hospital distract grants, ensuring timely reporting and compliance

• Developed and implemented inclusive health and wellness programming across three sites

• Cultivated and maintained donor and community partnerships

• Designed monthly club newsletter covering three sites

• Supported outreach and event planning initiatives 

• Led programming activities with members aged 6-18

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Florida Local Exchange, Ocala, FL 

Owner

November 2015 – January 2018

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• Designed and implemented an aggregation and distribution system for local food products

• Managed all in-store business operations including accounting, purchasing, and vendor relations

• Developed marketing materials and executed advertising strategies

• Managed and optimized social media platforms and website content

• Led and supervised part-time staff and coordinated workflow execution

• Initiated and maintained partnerships with local farm producers and vendors

• Planned and hosted on- and off-site farm-to-table community events

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To view more of my previous work experience, click HERE.

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To download this resume, click HERE.