Laura James

Laura is the East Region Community Relations Manager for UPS with the responsibility of managing the UPS Local Grants program for her respective territory--which encompasses the states of Maine to Florida including the geography east of the Mississippi and implementing UPS's strategy to advance the company's commitment to making local communities stronger.

A 24-year UPS veteran, Laura began her career in New York City as a part-time employee in the Industrial Engineering Department and was later promoted into Industrial Engineering management upon receiving her degree in organizational management.

After a number of assignments within Industrial Engineering including roles in Package and Transportation operations, Laura then rotated into Human Resources and has held assignments within Employee Relations, Learning & Development and Workforce planning before assuming her current role.

Laura currently sits on the boards of St. Nicks Alliance (Vice Chair), Playworks of Greater NY/NJ (Chair), the Tri State Diversity Council, and the NYC Mayor’s Workforce Development Board. She is also an active member of the NAACP Corporate Advisory Board for ACT-SO.