Laysha L. Ward is President of Target Foundation, Chief External Engagement Officer & Executive VP at Target Corp., Member of The Aspen Institute, Inc., Member of The Economic Club of New York, Member of International Women's Forum, Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Member of The Links, Inc. and on the board of 8 other companies.

In the past she occupied the position of Manager-Community Relations at Marshall Field’s Chicago, Inc. and Member of The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois).

Laysha L. Ward received an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a graduate degree from The University of Chicago.