BASED: CHICAGO
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EXPLORING: UP NORTH MICHIGAN
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TRAINING FOR: MICHIGAN TITANIUM TRIATHLON
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BUILDING: AVEC
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VOLUNTEERING: MICHIGAN CHICAGO CAMPAIGN COUNCIL CO-CHAIR
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BASED: CHICAGO
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EXPLORING: UP NORTH MICHIGAN
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TRAINING FOR: MICHIGAN TITANIUM TRIATHLON
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BUILDING: AVEC
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VOLUNTEERING: MICHIGAN CHICAGO CAMPAIGN COUNCIL CO-CHAIR
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Laura
Raines.
Currently
- Building avec: streamlining social logistics to facilitate connection
- Co-chair, University of Michigan Chicago Campaign Council
- Based in Chicago, IL
Professional experience
avec: Founder & CEO. Architecting a new category at the intersection of calendars, location, and relationships.
The Raines Group: Innovation Consultant streamlining operations and technology for Ohio's #1 real estate team ($300M+ annual sales volume).
Google: Programmatic Display & Video Advertising Sales and Technical Strategy. Specialized in outside the box and first to market ideation to execution.
Rocket Fuel: Ad Operations. Developed learning and training initiatives for scalability.
University of Michigan Athletics: Social media for Men's Basketball through a Final Four run.
Boards & service
- Chicago Campaign Council: Co-Chair, Look to Michigan
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Board
- Wolverine Pathways Admissions Review Panel
Education
- University of Michigan: B.S. Informatics, Social Computing concentration
Beyond work
2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships finisher- Cyclist, golfer, skier
- 50 countries and counting
- Avid reader, laser cutter and crafting enthusiast