Laura received her Master of Arts in Education from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago. She has held a variety of roles throughout her career in the fields of community mental health, child welfare, and education. Laura has served in leadership and management positions for various organizations which has allowed her to make wide ranging, positive changes in the areas of program structure, service delivery and client outcomes. Laura and her family rescued a Pit bull, named Apollo, who they adore.