Background
Blatchford, Laurel A. was born in 1972.
Blatchford, Laurel A. was born in 1972.
Bachelor in Anthropology/Sociology and Women's Studies, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1994. Master of Arts in Public Policy, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School Government, 2000.
Investigative analyst, labor racketeering unit New York County District Attorney' General’ s Office, 1994—1997. Policy analyst, assistant to chief of staff Office New York City Public Advocate. Director economic development Alliance Downtown New York, 2000—2002.
Senior policy advisor to deputy mayor economic development Office New York City Mayor, 2002—2004. Chief of staff, deputy commissioner for strategy, planning, policy & communications New York City Department Housing Preservation & Development, 2004—2008. Vice president development, project director General Growth Properties, New York City, 2008—2009.
Chief of staff United States Department Housing & Urban Development (Housing and Urban Development), Washington, since 2009.