As a Partner at Stride Policy Solutions, Laura provides strategic policy, advocacy, partnership-building, and communications expertise to nonprofit clients and is a leader in the education, disability, and parent advocacy communities. She interfaces with the Biden Administration, U.S. Congress and federal agencies on behalf of clients advocating for children and families so that every child has an opportunity to learn, thrive, attain an education and achieve independence. Laura has written extensively on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act- currently known as the Every Student Succeeds Act - and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Prior to becoming a consultant, Laura led the public affairs teams for nonprofit advocacy organizations including the New York-based National Center for Learning Disabilities, Washington, DC-based American Health Quality Association, and Utah/Nevada-based HealthInsight. She worked in the U.S. Congress early in her career as a legislative assistant to the late U.S. Congressman, James V. Hansen. She currently serves as executive board chair for the Georg W. Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University.

Laura holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and master’s in public administration from Brigham Young University.