Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen

Lecturer in Business Strategy

Bio

Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen is the Founder and President of the Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Foundation (LAAF.org), an educational content platform that empowers all individuals to give, live and lead in a way that matters more. LAAF.org provides highest-quality academic and professional resources in giving education, women in leadership and her “legacy leadership” model.

Academic Degrees

  • MA in Art History, Stanford University, 1999
  • MA in Education, Stanford University, 1998
  • MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business, 1997
  • BA in Art History, Stanford University, 1992

Academic Appointments

  • At Stanford University since 2001
  • Lecturer in Public Policy, Stanford University, 2003-present
  • Lecturer in Education, Stanford School of Education, 2003-present
  • Visiting Scholar, Haas Center for Public Service, 2005-2008
  • Public Affairs Fellow, Hoover Institution, 1996-1997

Professional Experience

  • Founder, Chairman Emeritus and Former Chairman, SV2 (Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund), 1998-present
  • Founder and Board Chairman, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, 2006-present
  • Trustee, National Gallery of Art
  • Board Member, Robinhood Learning and Technology Fund
  • Co-founder and President, Marc and Laura Andreessen Foundation, 2011-present
  • Director, Arrillaga Foundation, 1995-present

Awards and Honors

  • Distinguised Citizen Award, Commonwealth Club, 2014
  • Global Citizen Award, World Affairs Council, 2011
  • Outstanding Silicon Valley Philanthropist, Children and Family Services, 2009
  • President's Award for Volunteer Service, Points of Light Foundation, 2005
  • Henry Crown Fellow, Aspen Institute, 2005
  • Silicon Valley Philanthropist of the Year, 2000