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GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP

 The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market,  from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm. 

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Laura Baker

Laura Baker, CISM, MBA, ARM, CEPA®

Co-Founder & Executive Director, CyberWyoming

Laura Baker is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of CyberWyoming, where she leads statewide initiatives to help average citizens, microbusinesses, and organizations...

ABOUT LAURA

Laura Baker, CISM, MBA, ARM, CEPA®

Co-Founder & Executive Director, CyberWyoming

Laura Baker is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of CyberWyoming, where she leads statewide initiatives to help average citizens, microbusinesses, and organizations understand and manage their cybersecurity risks. As the Executive Director of CyberWyoming, she oversees nationwide, regional and state programs that promote cybersecurity awareness, workforce development, and community resilience. Her work includes managing the Cybersecurity Competition for Small Businesses (aka Made Safe Cybersecurity Business Training Program), advancing practical cybersecurity education for the small business community, and developing workforce pathways through tech and business advisor cybersecurity apprenticeship programs.

 

As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Laura brings specialized training in guiding business owners through holistic exit strategies that build organizational value while planning for life beyond the business. CEPAs® are uniquely equipped to serve as trusted advisors who understand the intersection of business operations, personal goals, and long-term financial planning. With 9 years of guiding businesses through the Made Safe Training Program and additional credentials including CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), MBA, and ARM (Associate in Risk Management), Laura blends expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and strategic business planning to support small businesses at every stage of growth and transition.