In her role as Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, Laura orchestrates the organization’s external communications including social media, email marketing, and the Institute’s web presence.

Laura studied marketing at West Virginia University and has professional marketing experience that ranges from outdoor recreation and tourism to breweries. She also brings nonprofit experience related to economic development and environmentalism, including her work in her home state with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council where she worked on projects like the reforesting of former coal mines and advancing trails and greenways. Her career in Maine has also included managing communication and outreach at FocusMaine, a nonprofit working to accelerate key industries in the state.

Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time outdoors—kayaking, camping, and biking. She also appreciates live music, delicious food and drinks, and obsessing over her dog, Simon.