Learning Alliances Company

Laura A. Cornille-Cannady

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Laura A. Cornille-Cannady

The oldest of eleven children, Laura grew up believing that she would be either a comedian or a psychologist. As a student at Quincy College in Quincy, IL, Laura pursued one of those dreams and majored in Psychology. With a B.A. in psychology, Laura began her career in higher education working in both housing and administration. Laura received a Masters degree in Human Service Counseling from Illinois State University. After receiving her degree, Laura continued her work in higher education as an Associate Dean of Students for a small private Midwest university.

While in higher education, Laura began her public speaking career. She became a well traveled and much in demand speaker. Her style is reflective of her two career dreams. She is full of energy and life humor, which reflects a keen insight into people and today's issues. The National Association of College and University Residence Halls has selected Laura as a Top Ten presenter. She has spoken in a wide variety of settings including health care, government, social service, education, financial services, corporate, manufacturing and small business

Laura left higher education to pursue a career in corporate America. She worked as an employment specialist, training specialist and became the Corporate Training Manager for a large Midwest manufacturing company. Currently, Laura owns her own training and consulting business, Learning Alliances Company. Her customers have taken her to the east coast, Hawaii, Mexico and throughout the Midwest.

Laura is an active member of her profession and her community. She is an alumnus of the 1997 Leadership Illinois Class and has been a past President of the organization. In recognition of her outstanding professionalism, she received the "1996 Women of Excellence Business and Professional Award." She is also an active member at both the regional and national levels of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). In the community, Laura is a leader in the fight against breast cancer and has served on the board of the United Way. She is the founder of a not-for-profit organization, Wear To Work, which provides clothing and services to women who are making the transition from welfare to work. She also has served on the Quincy University Board of Trustees. Laura spends her free time with her husband, Randy, their daughter, Mary and granddaughter, Madelyn.


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