Laurie Stokes

Faculty Member

Ms. Laurie Stokes

Biography

I hold the position of Professional in Residence in the Marketing Department of the Woodbury School of Business. I have an MBA, a Bachelors of Science degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Peace & Justice Studies. I have enjoyed 25+ years of corporate experience in the marketing, communications, corporate affairs, events and media industry and am actively involved in the local community through board service and consulting.

Education

MBA, Utah Valley University, 2014
BS, Utah Valley University, 2011

Major: Communication/Public Relations

Array, University of Ulster, Trinity College, 2011

Teaching

MKTG 2390

Professional Business Presentations, Spring 2025

MKTG 2390

Professional Business Presentations, Spring 2025

MKTG 2390

Professional Business Presentations, Spring 2025

MKTG 2390

Professional Business Presentations, Spring 2025

MKTG 2390

Professional Business Presentations, Spring 2025

Presentations

Stokes, Laurie , Marketing , "Marketing as a Career Path", Marketing Association, UVU. (January 28, 2020)
Stokes, Laurie , Shanghai International Experience, "Shanghai 2018", WSB, UVU. (February 9, 2018)
Stokes, Laurie , Shanghai International Experience 2017, "Shanghai 2017", WSB, WSB 238. (February 9, 2017)
Stokes, Laurie , Shanghai International Experience 2016, "Shanghai International Experience 2016", WSB, WSB 238. (January 27, 2016)
Stokes, Laurie , Entrepreneur Training Workshop, "Effective Business Presentations", Entrepreneurship Institute, UVU. (January, 2014)
Stokes, Laurie , Auditing Conference, "Effective Business Presentations", UVU Accounting Department, UVU. ()

Awards

Executive Board

Utah Renaissance Faire - February 6, 2020

Community leadership and marketing consultant board service.

Executive Council

Utah Arts Council - January 21, 2020

Serves in leadership position offering marketing consulting services for Freedom Festival and Renaissance Faire.

2nd Vice-President

international Association for Business Communication - January 1, 2020

In addition to the duties as a member of the Board of Directors (see 030-001) and as a member of the Executive Committee (see 030-003), the Second Vice President_
1. Performs the functions of the First Vice President should the First Vice President be unable to do so (Bylaw 2.3.3).

2. Encourages members to serve on committees and reports any interest to the First Vice President (Bylaw 3.3.3).

3. Reviews and updates the Operational Guidelines and the Bylaws.

SCERA Center for the Arts Chair

SCERA - January 1, 2019

Serves as Chair of the Executive Board consulting in marketing, sponsorships, promotions, public and media relations, fundraising, crisis management, event management, scheduling, and community engagement.

Dean's Award of Excellence for Teaching

Woodbury School of Business - March 8, 2018

Recognized by Norman Wright, Dean of the Woodbury School of Business, for excellence in teaching.

Association for Business Communication, Director- at Large

Association for Business Communication - November 01, 2017

Elected by the Association for Business Communication to a 3 year Director-at-Large position.