About Laura

After earning her Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Rochester, she moved from academia to the corporate world, eventually finding her niche in data quality management.

As a data quality practitioner, she has made significant contributions to the field, including as production Editor of the second edition of the DAMA Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK2), and writing 4 books on Data Management and Quality.

Her professional achievements include serving as the DAMA International Publications Officer and the Membership Director for IAIDQ. 

She currently holds the position of VP Data Management and Governance at Prudential Financial.

Jennifer's Expertise

• Data Quality, Data Governance, DMBoK 2 editor
  
• DAMA’s award for Contributions to the Data Management Profession
  
• IAIDQ's Distinguished Member award
  

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Laura's books:

• Navigating the Labyrinth
  
• Measuring Data Quality for Ongoing Improvement
  
• Meeting the Challenges of Data Quality Management
  
• Insurance Data Quality and Trusted Information (IDMA)